European private equity giant EQT AB is reportedly exploring a possible acquisition of Japanese internet platform Kakaku.com Inc, underscoring continued private equity interest in Japan’s public markets, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Bain Capital is preparing to divest at least a 40% stake in Bridge Data Centres (BDC), in a transaction that would value the Asia-focused data infrastructure developer at around $5bn, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Private equity firm Atlas Holdings has withdrawn from its potential takeover of UK construction materials supplier BRCK Group after failing to secure what it described as sufficient access to company information ahead of a regulatory deadline, according to a report by Reuters.

Volkswagen AG has selected a group of preferred bidders, including PE firms EQT AB, CVC Capital Partners and Bain Capital for the next stage of its auction of Everllence, its heavy diesel engine business, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Invited Clubs, a US operator of golf, country and city membership clubs, in a transaction valued at about $3bn including debt, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

A consortium led by CVC Capital Partners and US insurer Prudential Financial is close to securing a stake worth more than £1bn in Standard Life’s pension risk transfer business, according to a report by thew Financial Times citing unnamed people familiar with the discussions.