Japanese IT company Fuji Soft’s founding family has reaffirmed its support for a takeover proposal by private equity firm Bain Capital, despite opposition from Fuji Soft’s board, according to a report by Reuters citing a jointly released statement with Bain.

Global investment firm The Riverside Company has acquired a controlling stake in Spain’s Essential Compositions, a fast-growing developer and manufacturer of fragrances, through an affiliated European investment fund.

Global private investment firm HarbourVest Partners has made an investment in The Citation Group, a provider of tech-enabled compliance and certification solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, joining existing investors KKR and Hg.

US private equity firm 777 Partners has transferred ownership of Italy’s oldest football club, Genoa, to Romanian businessman Dan Sucu, but will retain a minority shareholding, according to a report by Reuters.

Bain Capital is in negotiations to acquire Sizzling Platter, a company that operates several restaurant franchises including Little Caesars and Jersey Mike’s, for over $1bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters.

Australia’s Insignia Financial has turned down Bain Capital’s AUD$2.67bn ($1.69bn) takeover offer, stating that the bid fails to reflect fair value for its shareholders, and blocking Bain’s Asia expansion, according to a report by Reuters.

CVC Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire Vivendi’s share in Telecom Italia, a step that could open the line to a complete takeover of the Italian telecoms company, according to a report by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter.