Altares says France corporate insolvencies rise 0.5% in Q3 2026 as surge eases

Altares reported 14,652 French insolvency proceedings in Q3 2026, up 0.5% year on year, signaling a sharp slowdown. Rolling 12-month defaults neared 72,000 companies, a record level despite the quarterly stabilization. Direct liquidations slipped to 9,744; court restructurings rose to 4,576; cases covered 50,510 jobs. Firms with fewer than three employees accounted for 10,960 cases, roughly three-quarters of all proceedings. Construction fell 3.1% to 3,452 cases; manufacturing dropped 11.8% to 558; restaurant failures rose about 10% to 1,694. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Altares — D&B SAS published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)