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 May, 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: Major Holdings
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AMVESCAP PLC
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 MAY 2006
CONTACT: MICHAEL S. PERMAN TEL: 020 7065 3942
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 Global Fund Advisors 2,537,414
Barclays Global Investors Ltd 7,856,026
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 4,010,424
Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust & 832,941
Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd 67,633
Barclays Global Investors, N.A. 5,382,392
Barclays Private Bank Ltd 1,750
Barclays Global Investors Canada Ltd 52,187
Barclays Private Bank and Trust Ltd 2,900
Barclays Bank Trust Company Ltd 8,624
Barclays Global Investors Japan Ltd 71,373
Barclays Life Assurance Co Ltd 1,073,633
Gerrard Ltd 556,935
Barclays Capital Inc 2,417,166
GROUP HOLDING 24,871,398
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 SHAREHOLDERS 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
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5. Number of shares/amount of stock acquired
NOT STATED
6. Percentage of issued class
NOT STATED
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
NOT STATED
11. Date company informed
8 MAY 2006
12. Total holding following this notification
24,871,398
13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification
3.02%
14. Any additional information
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15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
MICHAEL S. PERMAN
TEL: 020 7065 3942
16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making
this notification
M.S. PERMAN
AMVESCAP PLC
COMPANY SECRETARY
Date of notification
8 MAY 2006
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 New York 51,546
Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 80,000
Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 415,893
Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 1,861,561
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 39,800
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 2,297,365
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 1,724,270
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 8,700
Barclays Global Investors Canada 52,187
Barclays Trust Co & Others 4,441
Barclays Trust CO AS EXEC/ADM C 0000000000000000000 40
Barclays Trust Co E99 C 000000000000000000 186
Barclays Trust Co R69 C 000000000000000000 3,957
Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 405,322
Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 259,592
Gerrard Nominees Limited 630871 400
Gerrard Nominees Limited 652198 10,000
Gerrard Nominees Limited 660758 2,000
Gerrard Nominees Limited 770101 6,440
Greig Middleton Nominees Limited (GM1) 71,005
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 68,375
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 41,886
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 7,237
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 128,448
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 77,521
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,690,286
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 768,785
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 25,379
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 11,722
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 209,856
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 21,079
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,126,343
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 180,136
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 199,248
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 48,417
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 448,640
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 104,034
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 7,413,425
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 13,702
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 37,279
JPMorgan Chase Bank 7,409
JPMorgan Chase Bank 78,892
JPMorgan Chase Bank 99,301
JPMorgan Chase Bank 105,174
JPMorgan Chase Bank 77,768
JPMorgan Chase Bank 399,031
JPMorgan Chase Bank 37,143
JPMorgan Chase Bank 6,328
JPMorgan Chase Bank 21,895
JPMorgan Chase Bank 44,768
JPMorgan Chase Bank 7,453
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK 67,633
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK 23,533
Mellon Trust - US CUSTODIAN/ 53,210
Mitsui Asset 11,302
R C Greig Nominees Limited 231,444
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 146,356
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 33,486
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 19,120
R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 GP1 25,056
R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 SA1 11,628
Reflex Nominees Limited 2,900
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST CO 55,800
STATE STREET BOSTON 378,664
Trust & Custody Services Bank 857
Trust & Custody Services Bank 6,993
Zeban Nominees Limited 1,750
TOTAL 24,871,398
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 8 May 2006 By /s/ Michael S.Perman
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary