Oct 28 (Reuters) - Amcor Ltd AMC.AX :
* Amcor announces acquisition of encon AMC.AX
* Consideration payable will be US$55 million and the acquired business will form part of amcor's rigid plastics business group.
* Says acquisition is expected to reduce future capital requirements for amcor's existing rigid plastics business
* Acquisition will deliver considerable operating synergies and generate strong returns for shareholders"
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