Sage has invested about $23 million in BrightPearl which markets retail systems. Sage will also take a seat on Brightpearl’s board.

Sage has agreed to sell its businesses in Asia and Australia to the Access Group for about $128.7 million. The deal excludes its Sage People, Intacct and X-3 in those markets.

Columbus has agreed to sell its To-Increase software subsidiary to Gilde Buy Out Partners and the management of To-increase. The price is about $138 million.