EQT is in advanced negotiations to acquire European molecular testing company Qiagen in a potential buyout valued at more than $10bn, with rival private equity firm KKR also submitting a bid, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Blackstone and Warburg Pincus are exploring a sale of US financial technology company IntraFi that could value the business at more than $10bn, according to a report by Reuters.

Stirling Square Capital Partners’ portfolio company Sustainable Agro Solutions (SAS Group) has acquired a majority stake in South African agricultural biotechnology company Afrikelp, providing an exit for RMB Ventures, according to Africa Private Equity News.

Forward Consumer Partners has agreed to acquire US first-aid brand Welly from Unilever, expanding the private equity firm’s consumer products portfolio, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

International private equity firms are increasing their presence in South Korea, with overseas investors accounting for more than 80% of buyouts valued above KRW500bn ($370m) so far in 2026, compared with around 60% last year, according to a report by the Financial Times citing data from Dealogic.

SoftBank Group is considering an acquisition of Allied Universal, the US security services provider backed by private equity firm Warburg Pincus and Canadian pension investor La Caisse, in a potential transaction that could value the business at close to $30bn including debt, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Avenue Capital has emerged as the leading contender to acquire a minority stake in the company responsible for international media rights for Italy’s Serie A football league, in a deal that could value the venture at €3.2bn, according to a report by Reuters.

EQT has agreed to acquire US real estate investment manager Stockbridge for an initial $375m, with additional performance-related payments potentially increasing the consideration to $550m, according to a report by Reuters.