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 .

** Waste management firm GFL Environmental ( GFL ) said it

would buy peer Secure Waste Infrastructure ( SECYF ) in a deal worth about

C$6.4 billion ($4.63 billion), including debt, as it looks to

deepen its footprint in Western Canada.

** Baker Hughes ( BKR ) 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.

** BP agreed to buy an operating interest in three

offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Canada-based Eco

Atlantic Oil & Gas ( ECAOF ) as it ramps up its upstream

portfolio.

** 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.

(Compiled by Sahil Pandey and Rajarshi Roy in Bengaluru)