Apax Partners has agreed to acquire London-listed Apax Global Alpha in a deal valued at approximately €916.5m ($1.07bn), marking a significant take-private transaction that consolidates the private equity firm’s exposure to its long-standing listed investment vehicle, according to a report by Reuters.

KKR has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Etraveli Group, the Swedish travel technology platform backed by CVC Capital Partners, in a deal that values the business at approximately €2.7bn, according to a report by Bloomberg.

German chemicals giant BASF SE has advanced to the next stage in the sale of its €6bn coatings division, inviting shortlisted bidders to submit second-round offers in August, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

UK-based private equity firm Perwyn is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in SoftNext, the software arm of French investment group Groupe Baelen, in a transaction valuing the business at approximately €465m, according to a report by Bloomberg.

CVC Capital Partners is exploring a refinancing of its multi-league sports portfolio through the creation of a new vehicle – dubbed “SportsCo” – that could carry a valuation in excess of £9bn (€10.5bn), according to a report by the Financial Times citing a person familiar with the matter.

Alternative asset managers Apollo Global Management and Ares Management are deepening their push into the global sports ecosystem, as investor appetite for long-term exposure to professional leagues and franchises continues to accelerate, according to a report by Bloomberg.