SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July, 2005
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Commission File Number 001-13908
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AMVESCAP PLC
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG, ENGLAND
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this
Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A
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Description of document filed: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
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AMVESCAP PLC
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 JULY 2005
PLEASE CONFIRM RELEASE
ANGELA TULLY TEL: 020 7065 3652
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
1. Name of company
AMVESCAP PLC
2. Name of shareholder having a major interest
BARCLAYS PLC THROUGH THE LEGAL ENTITIES LISTED BELOW:-
Holding
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 5,842,340
Barclays Global Fund Advisors 1,929,138
Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd 125,540
Barclays Bank Trust Company Ltd 9,256
Barclays Global Investors, N.A. 5,423,141
Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust & 871,922
Barclays Private Bank and Trust Ltd 1,220
Barclays Capital Inc 49,065
Barclays Life Assurance Co Ltd 862,467
Barclays Private Bank and Trust Ltd 2,900
Gerrard Ltd 110,265
Barclays Global Investors Japan Ltd 107,585
Barclays Global Investors Ltd 9,099,378
Barclays Private Bank Ltd 4,760
TOTAL 24,438,977
3. Please state whether notification indicates that it is in respect of holding
of the shareholder named in 2 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
or in the case of an individual holder if it is a holding of that person's
spouse or children under the age of 18.
NOTIFICATION IS IN RESPECT OF THE SHAREHOLDER NAMED IN 2 ABOVE.
4. Name of the registered holder(s) and, if more than one holder, the number of
shares held by each of them
SEE ATTACHED LIST
5. Number of shares/amount of stock acquired
NOT STATED
6. Percentage of issued class
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7. Number of shares/amount of stock disposed
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8. Percentage of issued class
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9. Class of security
ORDINARY SHARES
10. Date of transaction
15 JULY 2005
11. Date company informed
21 JULY 2005
12. Total holding following this notification
24,438,977
13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification
3.01%
14. Any additional information
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15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
ANGELA TULLY
TEL: 020 7065 3652
16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making
this notification
ANGELA TULLY
AMVESCAP PLC
ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
Date of notification
21 JULY 2005
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.
Registered Holder Account Holding
Designation
Bank of Ireland 33,146
Barclays Capital Nominees LIMI 5,842,340
Barclays Capital Securities LT 49,065
Barclays Trust Co & Others 4,355
Barclays Trust Co AS Exec/ADM 40
Barclays Trust Co R69 4,861
Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 458,524
Clydesdale Nominees HGB0125 03102406 1,220
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 161,040
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 21,079
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 10,809
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 1,588,140
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 148,070
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 859,221
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 38,184
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,677,602
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 7,574
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 166,951
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 14,856
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 261,495
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 49,629
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 452,532
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 98,811
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 8,608,764
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 32,090
JPMorgan Chase Bank 97,039
JPMorgan Chase Bank 146,704
JPMorgan Chase Bank 28,538
JPMorgan Chase Bank 102,182
JPMorgan Chase Bank 6,328
JPMorgan Chase Bank 7,409
JPMorgan Chase Bank 385,800
JPMorgan Chase Bank 77,825
JPMorgan Chase Bank 20,097
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2,105
JPMorgan Chase Bank 47,182
JPMorgan Chase Bank 7,453
JPMorgan Chase Bank 125,540
JPMorgan Chase Bank 22,255
Mellon Trust - Boston & SF 100,872
Mitsubishi Trust International 5,334
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 42,252
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 20,770
R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 GP1 32,830
R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 SA1 14,413
Reflex Nominees Limited 2,900
State Street 12,365
State Street Boston 473,727
State Street Boston 61,899
Zeban Nominees Limited 4,760
TOTAL 24,438,977
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AMVESCAP PLC
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(Registrant)
Date 21 July, 2005 By /s/ Angela Tully
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(Signature)
Angela Tully
Assistant Company Secretary