Aug 10 (Reuters) - Rockhopper Exploration Plc RKH.L
* Acquisition of non-operating e&p assets in egypt
* Acquisition from beach energy limited for a headline consideration of us$22.0 million.
* Acquisition anticipated to complete in late 2015 / early 2016
* Consideration comprising about us$11.5 million in cash and issue of new fully-paid shares in co to value of us$10.5 million
* Cash element will be funded from company's existing cash resources Source text for Eikon: ID:nRSJ5525Va Further company coverage: RKH.L