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 April, 2007
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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)
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Description of document filed: AMVESCAP PLC Announces Completion of Issuance
of US$300 Millio of Senior Notes
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Aaron Uhde Michael Perman
Phone: +1 404 479 2956 +44 (0) 207 065 3942
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AMVESCAP PLC Announces Completion of
Issuance of US$300 Million of Senior Notes
London, April 18, 2007 - AMVESCAP PLC (NYSE: AVZ) today announced that it has
completed its issuance of $300 million of five-year senior unsecured notes. The
5.625% notes will mature on April 17, 2012. AMVESCAP intends to use the proceeds
of the offering to repay amounts outstanding under its credit facility used in
January 2007 to fund the maturity of its prior issue of $300 million in senior
notes due 2007, and for general corporate purposes.
This press release is for informational purposes only and should not be used or
construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a
recommendation for any security.
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AMVESCAP is a leading independent global investment manager, dedicated to
helping people worldwide build their financial security. Operating under the
AIM, AIM Trimark, Atlantic Trust, INVESCO, Invesco Perpetual, PowerShares and WL
Ross & Co. brands, AMVESCAP strives to deliver outstanding products and services
through a comprehensive array of enduring investment solutions for our retail,
institutional and private wealth management clients around the world. The
company is listed on the London, New York and Toronto stock exchanges with the
symbol "AVZ." Additional information is available at www.amvescap.com.
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 19 April, 2007 By /s/ Michael S. Perman
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary