QCA/BDO Small & Mid-Cap Sentiment Index Report

We are delighted to launch this month the first of our quarterly reports, QCA/BDO Small & Mid-cap Sentiment Index produced in partnership with Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) with the research undertaken by YouGovStone. 

The report examines the findings of a detailed analysis of the market to gauge the general sentiment and current challenges of the public companies outside of the traditionally higher profile FTSE 350.

We will be conducting our research over a period of three years with each report contrasting and comparing the emerging trends each quarter.  Each report will focus on specific topical issues that are pertinent to small and mid-cap companies at that time which will include:

• the impact of the Budget
• the role of corporate governance
• the impact of changes to governmental legislation

Some of the key highlights from this first report include:

• 70% of small and mid-cap quoted companies are pessimistic about prospects for the economy –over the next 12 months but 75% are positive about their own company’s performance over the same period;
• 42% of companies anticipate further fundraising in the coming year with 52% likely to use public equity;
• 62% of companies expect to employ more workers in the next 12 months

To download our report, please visit our dedicated microsite at:-

http://bdoqcasentimentindex.co.uk/

To continue the discussion surrounding some of the issues raised within our report, why not join us on Twitter – @QCAand BDO.  We will be updating this regularly and look forward to hearing your thoughts. 

If you would like to find out more about how you or your company might be affected by the issues outlined in our report, please contact Scott Knight or your usual BDO adviser.