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| Year | Company Closures | Difference | % Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter, 2026 | 3,390 | +241 | +7.65% |
| First Quarter, 2025 | 3,149 | -183 | -5.49% |
| First Quarter, 2024 | 3,332 | +1,186 | +55.27% |
| First Quarter, 2023 | 2,146 | --- | --- |
For the First Quarter of this year, company closures are up 57.97% on the 2023 figures.
| Year | Company Liquidations | Difference | % Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter, 2026 | 0 | --- | --- |
| First Quarter, 2025 | 0 | --- | --- |
| First Quarter, 2024 | 0 | --- | --- |
| First Quarter, 2023 | 0 | --- | --- |
| Year | Company Closures | Company Liquidations | % Liq. |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter, 2026 | 3,390 | 0 | 0% |
| First Quarter, 2025 | 3,149 | 0 | 0% |
| First Quarter, 2024 | 3,332 | 0 | 0% |
| First Quarter, 2023 | 2,146 | 0 | 0% |
On average, 0% of company closures are likely to result in a liquidator being appointed.

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