Dec 23 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Tuesday:
** Azerbaijan's state energy company SOCAR has signed a deal to buy Gama Enerji's natural gas power plant in the central Turkish province of Kirikkale, a source familiar with the matter said.
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** Samsung Electronics <005930.KS> announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen's autonomous driving technology unit to combine it with its audio business and offer next-generation in-car platforms.
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** The Australian Retirement Trust (ART) will acquire a near 20% stake in Scentre Group's <SCG.AX> iconic Westfield Sydney shopping mall for A$864 million ($575.68 million), the shopping centre owner said.
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(Compiled by Rajarshi Roy and Anhata Rooprai in Bengaluru)
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