Montrose, Aberdeenshire

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Montrose when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Montrose when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Montrose when compared to any previous December.

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. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 119 companies were formed in Montrose in 2010. This total is 43.4% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearMontroseUK
    2010119400,358
    200983362,675
    2008133349,203
    2007162457,649
    2006115405,440
    Record Year2007 (162)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 61 companies were formed in Montrose. This figure is 60.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Montrose occurred in 2007 when a total of 64 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)MontroseUK
    201061196,609
    200938180,654
    % change60.5%8.8%
    Record Year2007 (64)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 29 companies were registered in Montrose during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 81.3% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)MontroseUK
    20102995,117
    20091685,983
    % change81.3%10.6%
    Record Year 2002 (32) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20108138
    New companies in 2009763
    % change14.3%116.7%166.7%
    Record Year2006 (14)2007 (14)2003 (10)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 76 companies were dissolved in Montrose in 2010. This total is 6.2% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearMontroseUK
    201076342,232
    200981533,773
    200835237,901
    200738220,295
    200637200,166
    Record Year2009 (81)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Montrose when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 38 companies were dissolved in Montrose. This figure is 8.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Montrose occurred in 2010 when a total of 38 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)MontroseUK
    201038164,601
    200935244,537
    % change8.6%-32.7%
    Record Year2010 (38)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Montrose when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 21 companies were dissolved in Montrose during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 75.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)MontroseUK
    20102176,896
    20091285,136
    % change75.0%-9.7%
    Record Year 2010 (21) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    December 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Montrose when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 20104611
    Closed companies in 2009534
    % change-20.0%100.0%175%
    Record Year2008 (16)2007 (7)2010 (11)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 43 companies were added to the company register for Montrose in 2010. This number represents growth of 51.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 41 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Montrose company register grew by 124 companies.

    YearMontroseUK
    20104358,126
    20092-171,098
    200898111,302
    2007124237,354
    200678205,274
    Record Year2007 (124)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Montrose increased by 23 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)MontroseUK
    20102332,008
    20093-63,883
    Record Year2008 (41)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Montrose during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 8 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)MontroseUK
    2010818,221
    20094847
    Record Year 2003 (21) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201047-3
    Net growth in 200923-1
    Record Year2006 (11)2002 (11)1998 (5)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Montrose formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Montrose was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearMontrose
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1965 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Montrose formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Montrose
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1979 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Montrose formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Montrose
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1973 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change0.0%93.8%154.3%
    Record Year1990 (0.1%)1976 (0.1%)1963 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.8% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.5% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 43.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The record year for female directors in Montrose was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Montrose in 2010 was 29.1%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The record second half year for female directors in Montrose was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    40.0% of all director appointments in Montrose in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Montrose was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    43.2% of all director appointments in Montrose in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    WELL5.24%CONSULTING5.06%
    ACCOUNT1.31%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    LOGISTICS1.31%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    ENGINEERING1.31%PROPERTY2.36%
    TAX1.31%TRADING2.11%
    MONTROSE1.31%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    CONSULTANCY1.31%DESIGN1.92%
    K0.87%BUSINESS1.82%
    D0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    SERVICE0.87%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    INTERVENTIONS0.87%MEDIA1.71%
    WELLSERVICES0.87%ENGINEERING1.62%
    CONSULTANTS0.87%LONDON1.60%
    (SCOTLAND)0.87%CARE1.45%
    PLUMBING0.87%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    JOINERY0.87%GLOBAL1.43%
    HEATING0.87%J1.42%
    DESIGN0.87%IT1.41%
    MATERIALS0.87%PROPERTIES1.34%
    DRILLING0.87%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    COAST0.87%BUILDING1.34%
    PLANNING0.87%M1.30%
    SUPPORT0.87%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    OFFSHORE0.87%SYSTEMS1.24%
    THOMSON0.87%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction46306
    1120 - Services to oil and gas extraction32263
    None Supplied31199,572
    7487 - Other business activities1663,348
    9305 - Other service activities128,858
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified87,088
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified78,799
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management614,505
    7414 - Business & management consultancy513,474
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified527,550
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate43,755
    71129 - Other engineering activities31,513
    47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating21,044
    43210 - Electrical installation22,980
    7260 - Other computer related activities28,089
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering26,598
    7412 - Accounting, auditing; tax consult12,391
    49320 - Taxi operation1648
    88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified11,185
    03110 - Marine fishing1151

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC386324 HBB GEOSALES LTD 01 Oct 2010
    SC386588 GEARY MECHANICAL LIMITED 06 Oct 2010
    SC386833 BLACKFRIARS SAFETY TRAINING LIMITED 11 Oct 2010
    SC386856 KJS WELL SERVICES LTD 11 Oct 2010
    SC386905 JEWELS FOR HUMANITY UK AND EUROPE LIMITED 12 Oct 2010
    SC387372 CRAIGO RENEWABLES LIMITED 20 Oct 2010
    SC387788 TRACEY FLYNN LTD 28 Oct 2010
    SC387880 MJW WELL SERVICES LTD 29 Oct 2010

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