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 January, 2006
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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: Director/PDMR Shareholding
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AMVESCAP PLC
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 JANUARY 2006
CONTACT: MICHAEL S. PERMAN TEL: 020 7065 3942
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).
(1) An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating
to the shares or debentures of
the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 24.
(2) An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating
to the shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 13,
14, 16, 23 and 24.
(3) An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a
director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should
complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24.
(4) An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument
relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should
complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.
Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
AMVESCAP PLC
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or
(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
PURSUANT TO (i)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
ROBERT YERBURY
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
ROBERT YERBURY
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
ROBERT YERBURY
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY US$0.10 SHARES
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
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8. State the nature of the transaction
AWARD OF RESTRICTED STOCK BY THE AMVESCAP GLOBAL STOCK PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PLAN RULES.
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
64,658
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.00790%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
N/A
14. Date and place of transaction
30 DECEMBER 2005, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
1,438,230 (0.17579%)
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
3 JANUARY 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17. Date of grant
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18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
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19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
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20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
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21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
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22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
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23. Any additional information
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24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MICHAEL S. PERMAN 020 7065 3942
Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
M.S. Perman
Date of notification
4 JANUARY 2006
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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 4 January 2006 By /s/ Michael S. Perman
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary