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European distress
market intelligence.

A public archive of daily filing updates, country concentration, and market observations drawn from the AcquireEU dataset.

Sunday, 24 May 2026

Weekly Pulse: 1,000 European Filings (-82% vs prior week)

1000 filings
CH: 43
CZ: 223
UK: 734

1,000 insolvency and restructuring filings were tracked across Europe for the week of 2026-05-17. Activity was led by United Kingdom (734), Czech Republic (223), Switzerland (43).

1,000 total filings across 3 countries (-82% week-over-week).
Top markets: UK: 734, CZ: 223, CH: 43.
The weekly cadence helps teams track market-level trends beyond individual filing noise.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 20, 2026

5155 filings
CZ: 339
PT: 1
SK: 3

A total of 5,155 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with a significant concentration in the UK. This update highlights key filings across various sectors, indicating ongoing challenges in the market.

UK filings remain high, particularly in retail and construction.
Czech Republic's transport sector shows vulnerabilities.
Monitoring smaller markets like Portugal and Slovakia is essential.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 19, 2026

4237 filings
CZ: 313
SK: 4
UK: 683

A total of 4,237 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday across Europe, with significant activity in the UK and Czech Republic. Key sectors affected include retail, transport, and construction.

UK filings remain high, indicating ongoing economic strain.
The transport sector in CZ shows signs of distress.
Construction sector in the UK is facing significant challenges.
Monday, 18 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 18, 2026

4086 filings
CZ: 224
PT: 1
SK: 1

A total of 4,086 new insolvency filings were reported across Europe yesterday, with the UK contributing the majority. Key sectors affected include retail and construction, indicating ongoing challenges in these industries.

UK leads with 774 new filings, primarily in retail and construction.
Czech Republic and Slovakia show signs of distress in construction and general business sectors.
Monitoring these filings is crucial for identifying investment opportunities in distressed assets.
Sunday, 17 May 2026

Weekly Pulse: 1,000 European Filings (-84% vs prior week)

1000 filings
CH: 48
UK: 952

1,000 insolvency and restructuring filings were tracked across Europe for the week of 2026-05-10. Activity was led by United Kingdom (952), Switzerland (48).

1,000 total filings across 2 countries (-84% week-over-week).
Top markets: UK: 952, CH: 48.
The weekly cadence helps teams track market-level trends beyond individual filing noise.
Saturday, 16 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 16, 2026

3372 filings
CZ: 224
UK: 776

A total of 3,372 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, bringing the total in our database to 45,661 companies. The UK continues to dominate the filings with 776 cases, followed by the Czech Republic with 224.

3372 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
UK leads with 776 new filings, indicating economic pressures.
Construction and retail sectors show significant vulnerability.
Friday, 15 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 15, 2026

4621 filings
CZ: 162
SK: 2
UK: 836

Yesterday, 4,621 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with significant activity in the UK and Czech Republic. The retail and construction sectors are notably impacted, indicating potential shifts in market dynamics.

UK filings are heavily concentrated in retail and construction sectors.
Czech Republic's construction sector shows signs of distress.
Slovakia's liquidation filing highlights regional economic challenges.
Thursday, 14 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 14, 2026

3547 filings
CZ: 50
UK: 950

A total of 3,547 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, indicating ongoing financial distress across various sectors. The UK continues to dominate the filing landscape with 950 new cases, while the Czech Republic contributes 50 filings.

Retail and construction sectors show significant distress.
UK filings dominate the current insolvency landscape.
Monitoring these trends is essential for strategic investment.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 13, 2026

4457 filings
CZ: 33
SK: 1
UK: 966

A total of 4,457 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, bringing the database total to 43,695 companies. The UK continues to dominate the filings with 966 cases, highlighting ongoing challenges in various sectors.

Retail sector filings indicate ongoing consumer challenges.
Multiple construction firms entering administration signal industry strain.
Liquidation cases highlight risks in general business operations.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - 2026-05-12

3859 filings
SK: 9
UK: 991

On May 12, 2026, there were 3,859 new insolvency filings across Europe, with a significant concentration in the UK. The total number of companies tracked in our database now stands at 42,465.

UK filings remain high, indicating ongoing economic challenges.
Multiple construction firms entering administration signal sector stress.
Retail sector continues to face difficulties, as shown by recent filings.
Monday, 11 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 11, 2026

4370 filings
SK: 5
UK: 995

On May 11, 2026, a total of 4,370 new insolvency filings were recorded, contributing to an overall database of 41,624 companies. The UK accounted for the majority with 995 new filings, while Slovakia reported 5.

UK filings dominate with 995 new cases.
Construction and real estate sectors show significant distress.
Retail sector continues to face challenges with new administrations.
Sunday, 10 May 2026

Weekly Pulse: 1,000 European Filings (-85% vs prior week)

1000 filings
CH: 46
CZ: 1
UK: 953

1,000 insolvency and restructuring filings were tracked across Europe for the week of 2026-05-03. Activity was led by United Kingdom (953), Switzerland (46), Czech Republic (1).

1,000 total filings across 3 countries (-85% week-over-week).
Top markets: UK: 953, CH: 46, CZ: 1.
The weekly cadence helps teams track market-level trends beyond individual filing noise.
Saturday, 9 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 9, 2026

4683 filings
UK: 1000

On May 9, 2026, a total of 4,683 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with 1,000 of these originating from the UK. The filings predominantly involve companies in the construction and real estate sectors, indicating ongoing challenges in these industries.

High volume of UK insolvencies indicates economic strain.
Construction and real estate sectors show notable vulnerability.
Increased administration filings may present acquisition opportunities.
Friday, 8 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 8, 2026

3580 filings
CZ: 67
DK: 2
SK: 1

On May 9, 2026, a total of 3,580 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with a significant concentration in the UK. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly retail and construction.

UK filings dominate with 930 new cases.
Retail sector shows significant distress with multiple administrations.
Construction sector continues to face challenges across Europe.
Thursday, 7 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 7, 2026

4054 filings
DK: 1
SK: 3
UK: 996

On May 7, 2026, a total of 4,054 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with the majority occurring in the UK. This update highlights significant filings in the retail and construction sectors.

996 new insolvency filings in the UK highlight ongoing economic pressures.
Retail sector insolvencies indicate shifting consumer behavior.
Construction sector filings suggest potential industry-wide challenges.
Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 6, 2026

3809 filings
CZ: 67
DK: 1
SK: 1

A total of 3,809 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday across Europe, with a significant concentration in the UK. Key sectors affected include technology, construction, and retail.

High volume of filings in the UK indicates ongoing economic strain.
Czech construction sector shows signs of distress.
Liquidations in Denmark and Slovakia highlight regional challenges.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 5, 2026

3707 filings
CZ: 29
DK: 1
SK: 5

A total of 3,707 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with significant activity in the UK. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly retail and construction.

UK filings remain high, indicating ongoing economic stress.
Retail and construction sectors are particularly affected.
Monitoring filings can uncover acquisition opportunities.
Monday, 4 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 4, 2026

4048 filings
CZ: 26
SK: 1
UK: 973

A total of 4,048 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK accounting for the majority. The significant number of filings highlights ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly retail and construction.

UK filings dominate with 973 new cases.
Retail sector shows vulnerability with multiple administrations.
Construction sector faces challenges as three firms enter administration.
Sunday, 3 May 2026

Weekly Pulse: 1,000 European Filings (-86% vs prior week)

1000 filings
CH: 34
UK: 966

1,000 insolvency and restructuring filings were tracked across Europe for the week of 2026-04-26. Activity was led by United Kingdom (966), Switzerland (34).

1,000 total filings across 2 countries (-86% week-over-week).
Top markets: UK: 966, CH: 34.
The weekly cadence helps teams track market-level trends beyond individual filing noise.
Saturday, 2 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 2, 2026

3525 filings
CZ: 24
UK: 976

A total of 3,525 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with a significant concentration in the UK. The retail and construction sectors are particularly impacted, indicating potential shifts in market dynamics.

3,525 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
Retail and construction sectors show significant distress.
UK filings dominate the landscape with 976 new cases.
Friday, 1 May 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - May 1, 2026

3547 filings
CZ: 533
UK: 467

On May 1, 2026, there were 3,547 new insolvency filings across Europe, with significant activity in the UK and Czech Republic. This update highlights key filings that may impact stakeholders in various sectors.

Total new filings reached 3,547 yesterday.
UK filings remain high, particularly in construction.
Czech Republic shows emerging distress in transport and logistics.
Thursday, 30 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 30, 2026

5136 filings
SK: 4
UK: 996

A total of 5,136 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK accounting for the majority. Key sectors affected include retail and construction, indicating ongoing challenges in these industries.

5,136 new insolvency filings in one day indicate significant market stress.
Retail and construction sectors are particularly affected by recent filings.
Monitoring these trends is essential for identifying investment opportunities.
Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 29, 2026

4093 filings
UK: 1000

A total of 4,093 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK accounting for 1,000 of these cases. The filings reflect ongoing challenges within various sectors, particularly in retail and construction.

4,093 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
UK sector shows significant distress, particularly in retail and construction.
Monitoring filings is essential for identifying investment opportunities.
Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 28, 2026

4107 filings
DK: 2
SK: 2
UK: 996

A total of 4,107 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe yesterday, with the UK accounting for the majority. Key sectors affected include retail and construction, indicating potential shifts in market dynamics.

UK accounts for the majority of new filings.
Retail and construction sectors are notably impacted.
Smaller markets show signs of distress as well.
Monday, 27 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 27, 2026

3556 filings
DK: 1
SK: 1
UK: 998

A total of 3,556 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with a significant concentration in the UK. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly technology and construction.

3556 new insolvency filings reported yesterday.
UK filings dominate with 998 cases.
Construction and technology sectors show significant distress.
Sunday, 26 April 2026

Weekly Pulse: 1,000 European Filings (-85% vs prior week)

1000 filings
CH: 29
UK: 971

1,000 insolvency and restructuring filings were tracked across Europe for the week of 2026-04-19. Activity was led by United Kingdom (971), Switzerland (29).

1,000 total filings across 2 countries (-85% week-over-week).
Top markets: UK: 971, CH: 29.
The weekly cadence helps teams track market-level trends beyond individual filing noise.
Saturday, 25 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 25, 2026

3130 filings
UK: 1000

A total of 3,130 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK accounting for 1,000 of these. The filings span various sectors, indicating ongoing challenges in the market.

3,130 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
UK filings represent a significant portion of total filings.
Multiple sectors, particularly retail and construction, show signs of distress.
Friday, 24 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 24, 2026

5085 filings
DK: 2
SK: 1
UK: 997

A total of 5,085 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday across Europe, with a significant concentration in the UK. Key sectors affected include retail and construction, indicating ongoing challenges in these markets.

UK leads with 997 new filings, primarily in retail and construction.
Three construction firms entered administration, indicating sector vulnerabilities.
International filings from Denmark and Slovakia highlight regional economic challenges.
Thursday, 23 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 23, 2026

3762 filings
SK: 1
UK: 999

A total of 3,762 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with a significant concentration in the UK. Key sectors affected include technology, retail, and construction.

UK filings dominate with 3,761 out of 3,762 total.
Technology and retail sectors show significant distress.
Monitoring Slovakia's single filing remains important for regional insights.
Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 22, 2026

4035 filings
SK: 1
UK: 999

On April 22, 2026, a total of 4,035 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with a significant concentration in the UK. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly retail and construction.

4035 new insolvency filings reported yesterday.
Significant filings in retail and construction sectors.
Ongoing challenges in food and hospitality industries.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 21, 2026

4488 filings
SK: 8
UK: 992

A total of 4,488 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with a significant concentration in the UK. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly retail and construction.

UK filings remain high, indicating ongoing economic challenges.
Construction and retail sectors are particularly affected.
Monitoring insolvency trends is critical for strategic decision-making.
Monday, 20 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 20, 2026

3720 filings
SK: 1
UK: 999

On April 21, 2026, a total of 3720 new insolvency filings were recorded, primarily in the UK. This surge reflects ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly in retail and construction.

Significant rise in insolvency filings in the UK.
Retail and construction sectors are particularly affected.
Potential opportunities for restructuring and investment.
Sunday, 19 April 2026

Weekly Pulse: 1,000 European Filings (-82% vs prior week)

1000 filings
CH: 17
UK: 983

1,000 insolvency and restructuring filings were tracked across Europe for the week of 2026-04-12. Activity was led by United Kingdom (983), Switzerland (17).

1,000 total filings across 2 countries (-82% week-over-week).
Top markets: UK: 983, CH: 17.
The weekly cadence helps teams track market-level trends beyond individual filing noise.
Saturday, 18 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 18, 2026

3129 filings
UK: 1000

A total of 3,129 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK accounting for 1,000 of these. Notable administrations across various sectors indicate ongoing challenges in the market.

3,129 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
UK filings represent a significant portion of total filings.
Diverse sectors indicate widespread market challenges.
Friday, 17 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 17, 2026

4926 filings
UK: 1000

A total of 4,926 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK accounting for 1,000 of these cases. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly in construction and retail.

Significant increase in UK insolvency filings with 1,000 new cases.
Multiple filings in the construction and real estate sectors indicate sector-specific challenges.
Retail and hospitality sectors continue to show signs of distress.
Thursday, 16 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 16, 2026

4150 filings
SK: 2
UK: 998

A total of 4,150 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with a significant concentration in the UK. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly retail and construction.

4,150 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
Significant filings in retail and construction sectors.
Ongoing challenges in the food and hospitality industry.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 15, 2026

3929 filings
DK: 2
SK: 1
UK: 997

On April 16, 2026, a total of 3,929 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with a significant concentration in the UK. This update highlights key filings in the technology, construction, and retail sectors that merit attention from stakeholders.

UK filings dominate with 997 new cases.
Technology sector faces challenges with key administration filings.
Construction and retail sectors show increased insolvency activity.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 14, 2026

4568 filings
DK: 3
SK: 1
UK: 996

A total of 4,568 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday across Europe, with the UK accounting for the majority. Notable filings include several companies in the retail and construction sectors facing administration and liquidation.

UK sees significant insolvency activity with 996 new filings.
Retail and construction sectors are notably impacted by recent filings.
Liquidation trends in Slovakia and Denmark indicate regional challenges.
Monday, 13 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 13, 2026

3568 filings
DK: 1
UK: 999

A total of 3,568 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the majority occurring in the UK. Notable filings include several companies across retail, construction, and technology sectors.

3,568 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
UK remains the primary focus with 999 filings.
Key sectors affected include retail, construction, and technology.
Sunday, 12 April 2026

Weekly Pulse: 1,000 European Filings (-73% vs prior week)

1000 filings
UK: 1000

1,000 insolvency and restructuring filings were tracked across Europe for the week of 2026-04-05. Activity was led by United Kingdom (1000).

1,000 total filings across 1 countries (-73% week-over-week).
Top markets: UK: 1000.
The weekly cadence helps teams track market-level trends beyond individual filing noise.
Saturday, 11 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 11, 2026

3139 filings
UK: 1000

Yesterday, 3,139 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with the UK accounting for 1,000 of these. The filings predominantly reflect challenges in the food, hospitality, and construction sectors.

High volume of new filings indicates persistent economic challenges.
Food and hospitality sectors are significantly impacted.
Multiple construction-related administrations highlight sector vulnerabilities.
Friday, 10 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 10, 2026

4813 filings
DK: 2
SK: 1
UK: 997

On April 10, 2026, a total of 4,813 new insolvency filings were recorded across Europe, with a significant concentration in the UK. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly retail and construction.

997 new filings in the UK indicate ongoing market stress.
Significant number of administrations in construction sector.
Liquidations in Denmark and Slovakia signal potential regional shifts.
Thursday, 9 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 9, 2026

4222 filings
PT: 1
SK: 4
UK: 995

A total of 4,222 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday across Europe, with the UK accounting for the majority. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in the retail and construction sectors, which warrant close monitoring for potential investment opportunities and risks.

UK filings dominate with 995 new cases.
Retail sector shows significant distress with multiple administrations.
Construction sector also experiences high levels of insolvency.
Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 8, 2026

3557 filings
SK: 3
UK: 997

Yesterday, a total of 3,557 new insolvency filings were recorded, with the majority occurring in the UK. The ongoing trend of administrations in the technology and construction sectors highlights potential areas for investor scrutiny.

3557 new filings recorded yesterday.
Technology sector shows increasing administration cases.
Construction sector vulnerabilities highlighted by multiple filings.
Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 8, 2026

4601 filings
SK: 1
UK: 999

A total of 4,601 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the majority originating from the UK. Key sectors affected include retail and construction, indicating ongoing challenges in these industries.

Retail sector continues to face significant insolvencies.
Multiple construction firms entering administration indicates sector vulnerability.
Food and hospitality also experiencing distress, warranting close monitoring.
Monday, 6 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 6, 2026

3138 filings
UK: 1000

A total of 3,138 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with a significant concentration in the UK. The retail and construction sectors show notable activity, indicating potential shifts in market stability.

Significant increase in UK insolvency filings with 1,000 reported.
Retail and construction sectors are experiencing heightened activity.
Technology sector vulnerability indicated by recent filing.
Sunday, 5 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 5, 2026

3874 filings
UK: 1000

A total of 3,874 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK contributing 1,000 of these. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly in construction, real estate, and retail.

1,000 new insolvency filings in the UK yesterday.
Significant activity in the construction and real estate sectors.
Retail and hospitality sectors continue to face challenges.
Saturday, 4 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 4, 2026

3709 filings
UK: 1000

A total of 3,709 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday, with the UK accounting for 1,000 of these entries. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly in construction and real estate.

3,709 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
Significant distress observed in construction and real estate sectors.
Retail sector continues to struggle with multiple administrations.
Friday, 3 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 3, 2026

1000 filings
FR: 999
SK: 1

Yesterday, 1,000 new insolvency and restructuring filings were recorded, bringing the total to 9,629 companies in our database. Notable filings include several in the food, hospitality, and construction sectors in France.

1,000 new filings recorded yesterday.
Significant activity in food, hospitality, and construction sectors.
Multiple transport companies facing administration challenges.
Thursday, 2 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 2, 2026

1000 filings
DE: 474
FR: 498
IT: 3

Yesterday, 1,000 new insolvency and restructuring filings were recorded across Europe, bringing the total to 6,541. The filings reflect ongoing challenges in various sectors, particularly in technology and retail.

Significant increase in insolvency filings across Europe.
Technology and retail sectors are particularly affected.
Diverse industry representation in new filings indicates widespread economic challenges.
Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Daily Market Intelligence Update - April 1, 2026

53 filings
IE: 26
NO: 8
PL: 1

A total of 53 new insolvency filings were recorded yesterday across Europe, with significant activity in Ireland and Portugal. Notable cases include multiple administrations and liquidations in various sectors, indicating ongoing challenges in the market.

53 new insolvency filings recorded yesterday.
Ireland and Portugal showed the highest activity.
Liquidations and administrations highlight sector vulnerabilities.