The acquired business has plants or assets in each of South Korea, USA, Mexico and China.
The acquisition excludes the AGI-Shorewood plant in Smiths Falls, Canada.
The acquisition expands Amcor’s business in the higher growth regions of Asia and Latin America and includes specialty folding carton production assets in the United States. In Mexico it builds on the position established by Amcor following the recent acquisition of Aluprint.
Net synergy benefits are anticipated to be approximately $13m and the net cash cost to achieve these synergies is expected to be approximately $20m. The acquisition is expected to deliver a return on investment of more than 20% by the end of year three.
Source: Amcor
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