Pleitewelle: Welle von Unternehmenspleiten rollt weiter
Vor allem kleinere Firmen rutschen in die Zahlungsunfähigkeit. Gläubiger verlieren zwar weniger Geld als im Vorjahr, doch manche Branchen kämpfen besonders.
In July, Germany recorded the highest number of corporate bankruptcies in a single month in 13 years, with 2,373 cases registered, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. This trend continued from the first half of the year, with the previous highest monthly figure being 2,459 cases in July 2013.
Insolvency cases are counted only after the responsible insolvency court has made its initial decision, which typically happens three months prior to the filing. The current insolvencies involve significantly lower claims, totaling 21.9 billion euros compared to 31.8 billion euros a year ago. Overall, smaller companies have been disproportionately affected, with approximately 43 businesses per 10,000 going into bankruptcy in the first seven months of the year.
The most frequently affected sectors were transportation and warehousing (86 cases per 10,000 businesses), followed by hospitality (70), and construction (63).
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