Ceredigion

2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report

NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.

Headlines

  • May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 99 companies were formed in Ceredigion. This figure is 23.8% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2003 when a total of 134 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201399269,432
    201280253,150
    % change23.8%6.4%
    Record Year2003 (134)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 99 companies were formed in Ceredigion. This figure is 23.8% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2003 when a total of 134 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201399269,432
    201280253,150
    % change23.8%6.4%
    Record Year2003 (134)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 45 companies were registered in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 2.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CeredigionUK
    201345134,630
    201244121,659
    % change2.3%10.7%
    Record Year 2005 (58) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 45 companies were registered in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 2.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CeredigionUK
    201345134,630
    201244121,659
    % change2.3%10.7%
    Record Year 2005 (58) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.

    May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201318234
    New companies in 2012181313
    % change0.0%76.9%-69.2%
    Record Year2003 (24)2013 (23)2003 (20)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201318234
    New companies in 2012181313
    % change0.0%76.9%-69.2%
    Record Year2003 (24)2013 (23)2003 (20)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 51 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion. This figure is 1.9% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2009 when a total of 84 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201351155,192
    201252147,794
    % change-1.9%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (84)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 51 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion. This figure is 1.9% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2009 when a total of 84 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201351155,192
    201252147,794
    % change-1.9%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (84)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 22 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 31.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CeredigionUK
    20132277,278
    20123280,218
    % change-31.3%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (44) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 22 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 31.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CeredigionUK
    20132277,278
    20123280,218
    % change-31.3%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (44) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20131048
    Closed companies in 201212713
    % change-16.7%-42.9%-38%
    Record Year2012 (12)2009 (23)2012 (13)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20131048
    Closed companies in 201212713
    % change-16.7%-42.9%-38%
    Record Year2012 (12)2009 (23)2012 (13)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Ceredigion increased by 48 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201348114,240
    201228105,356
    Record Year2003 (117)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Ceredigion increased by 48 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201348114,240
    201228105,356
    Record Year2003 (117)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 23 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CeredigionUK
    20132357,352
    20121241,441
    Record Year 2004 (41) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 23 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CeredigionUK
    20132357,352
    20121241,441
    Record Year 2004 (41) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.

    May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous May.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013819-4
    Net growth in 2012660
    Record Year2003 (23)2013 (19)2003 (16)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013819-4
    Net growth in 2012660
    Record Year2003 (23)2013 (19)2003 (16)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Ceredigion
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Ceredigion
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Ceredigion
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1995 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Ceredigion
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1995 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.0%0.1%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-15.9%71.9%-72.2%
    Record Year1991 (0.1%)2005 (0.1%)1995 (0.1%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.0%0.1%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-15.9%71.9%-72.2%
    Record Year1991 (0.1%)2005 (0.1%)1995 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 47.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 47.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The record first half year for female directors in Ceredigion was 2008 when 37.8% of all directors were female.

    30.9% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year

    The record first half year for female directors in Ceredigion was 2008 when 37.8% of all directors were female.

    30.9% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Ceredigion was in 2007 when 37.6% of all directors were female.

    35.7% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

    The record second quarter for female directors in Ceredigion was in 2007 when 37.6% of all directors were female.

    35.7% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CYF1.84%CONSULTING5.25%
    (WALES)1.84%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    WALES1.32%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    EVANS0.79%PROPERTY2.48%
    PROPERTY0.79%TRADING2.04%
    D0.79%ENGINEERING1.81%
    ELECTRICAL0.79%DESIGN1.80%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.79%LONDON1.77%
    JONES0.79%BUSINESS1.77%
    Y0.79%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CYMRU0.79%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    J0.79%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    MANAGEMENT0.79%GLOBAL1.59%
    DAVIES0.79%MEDIA1.58%
    INTERNATIONAL0.53%CARE1.55%
    HOUSE0.53%J1.54%
    CIC0.53%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    HOMELAND0.53%PROPERTIES1.41%
    MARINE0.53%IT1.40%
    TRAINING0.53%M1.26%
    PROPERTIES0.53%BUILDING1.22%
    LLOYD0.53%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    MOTORS0.53%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    BLUE0.53%CAPITAL1.16%
    CABS0.53%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CYF1.84%CONSULTING5.25%
    (WALES)1.84%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    WALES1.32%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    EVANS0.79%PROPERTY2.48%
    PROPERTY0.79%TRADING2.05%
    D0.79%ENGINEERING1.82%
    ELECTRICAL0.79%DESIGN1.79%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.79%LONDON1.78%
    JONES0.79%BUSINESS1.77%
    Y0.79%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CYMRU0.79%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    J0.79%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    MANAGEMENT0.79%GLOBAL1.60%
    DAVIES0.79%MEDIA1.58%
    INTERNATIONAL0.53%CARE1.55%
    HOUSE0.53%J1.53%
    CIC0.53%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    HOMELAND0.53%PROPERTIES1.41%
    MARINE0.53%IT1.40%
    TRAINING0.53%M1.26%
    PROPERTIES0.53%BUILDING1.22%
    LLOYD0.53%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    MOTORS0.53%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    BLUE0.53%CAPITAL1.17%
    CABS0.53%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied65239,154
    99999 - Dormant Company1345,704
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified717,438
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified725,110
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings75,846
    41100 - Development of building projects79,173
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate68,120
    56101 - Licensed restaurants67,435
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified655,604
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes63,595
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities526,164
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation54,580
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified45,468
    56302 - Public houses and bars45,353
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management434,490
    93290 - Other amusement and recreation activities not elsewhere classified42,598
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles44,921
    94990 - Activities of other membership organizations not elsewhere classified31,473
    86900 - Other human health activities38,930
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing35,404
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied65237,080
    99999 - Dormant Company1345,726
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings75,876
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified717,454
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified725,168
    41100 - Development of building projects79,235
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified655,568
    56101 - Licensed restaurants67,468
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes63,607
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate68,176
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities526,270
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation54,603
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management434,652
    56302 - Public houses and bars45,402
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified45,480
    93290 - Other amusement and recreation activities not elsewhere classified42,610
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles44,945
    94990 - Activities of other membership organizations not elsewhere classified31,479
    69102 - Solicitors32,380
    85600 - Educational support services33,249

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08553945 BRAGDY BARISTA BREWERY LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08561010 SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LIMITED 07 Jun 2013
    08574957 E.J. METALS RECYCLING LTD 18 Jun 2013
    08573086 FREDRIC DOUSSIN LIMITED 17 Jun 2013