European private equity firm Ardian is exploring a potential sale of Frulact, a Portugal-based producer of natural fruit-based and plant-based specialty ingredients, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

The German arm of global accountancy and consulting firm Baker Tilly, which employs around 1,700 people across 10 locations, is considering bringing in a private equity investor, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire US-based venture capital and secondary investment manager Industry Ventures, which has one of the largest VC portfolios in the US managing around $7bn in assets, according to a report by Reuters.

Polaris, a specialist in power-sports vehicles, is to separate its Indian Motorcycle unit into an independent entity, selling a majority stake in the business to private equity firm Carolwood LP, according to a report by Reuters.

Blackstone has agreed to sell approximately £1bn ($1.3bn) of UK logistics assets to Tritax Big Box, receiving a combination of cash and a 9% equity stake in the company as part of the firm’s broader push into European real estate, according to a report by Reuters.

German chemical firm BASF has agreed to sell its automotive OEM coatings, automotive refining coatings, and surface treatment businesses to private investment major Carlyle, in partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority.