Oct 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,

acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Friday:

** The Swiss National Bank has sold its stake in

Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto,, adding to a

series of recent divestments from companies in extractive

industries, LSEG data shows.

** Japanese brewer Kirin ( KNBWF ) has put its Kentucky bourbon

brand Four Roses up for sale for $1 billion, the Financial Times

reported , citing people familiar with the matter.

** Australia's GPT Group said that it is acquiring a 50% stake

in Sydney's iconic Grosvenor Place office tower for A$860

million ($558.83 million), forming a new partnership with the

Commonwealth Superannuation Corp.

** Nicolet Bankshares ( NIC ) is acquiring MidWestOne Financial

Group ( MOFG ) for $864 million in stock, in one of the bigger

bank deals of the year.

(Compiled by Sahil Pandey and Rajarshi Roy in Bengaluru)