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April 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday:
** State-backed utility Saudi Energy is forming a regional joint venture with UK's Kraken and will take a minority stake in the software firm which was spun off from Octopus Energy Group, Sky News reported .
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** Waste management firm GFL Environmental said it would buy peer Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal worth about C$6.4 billion ($4.63 billion), including debt, as it looks to deepen its footprint in Western Canada.
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** Baker Hughes said it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the oilfield services provider reorganizes its business to focus on high-growth areas.
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** BP agreed to buy an operating interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Canada-based Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as it ramps up its upstream portfolio.
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** Australia's Monash IVF said it had received a higher buyout offer from a consortium, valuing the fertility services provider at A$350.7 million ($246.19 million), sending its shares more than 20% higher in early trade.
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(Compiled by Sahil Pandey and Rajarshi Roy in Bengaluru)
((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))