ECOVIS Partner Jan Slabý Quoted in Firmex Q2 2025 M&A Forecast
We are pleased to share that Jan Slabý, Managing Partner at ECOVIS Prague, has been cited as a contributing expert in the recently released Firmex Forecast Q2 2025 – Middle Market M&A Deal Trends.
In the report, Slabý comments on the improving success rates for M&A transactions, attributing this trend to a more stable macroeconomic environment and a growing willingness among buyers and sellers to find compromise on valuation and deal terms. His observation reflects a broader optimism among dealmakers as the middle market gradually rebounds from a challenging economic period.
The Firmex Forecast report provides an in-depth analysis of:
- Deal volume trends in North America and Europe
- Shifts in buyer and seller activity
- Valuation sentiment across regions
- Negotiation timelines and expected market dynamics for the second half of 2025
According to the report, M&A deal activity is projected to increase by 16% in Europe and 7% in North America in Q2, driven by improving macroeconomic indicators and increased use of Firmex Virtual Data Rooms. While negotiation timelines remain extended, the overall mood among advisors is increasingly positive – with 50% expecting above-average deal volume in the months ahead.
Firmex is one of the most widely used virtual data room (VDR) platforms in the world, with more than 20,000 new data rooms opened each year. Its quarterly forecast blends real-time platform data, macroeconomic indicators, and direct input from M&A professionals across the globe – making it a trusted source for tracking mid-market deal trends.
