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 September, 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: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
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AMVESCAP PLC
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 OCTOBER 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 Private Bank Ltd 350
Barclays Global Investors Ltd 6,773,720
Barclays Global Fund Advisors 2,806,590
Barclays Life Assurance Co Ltd 1,088,482
Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd 64,676
Barclays Global Investors Japan Ltd 73,135
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 5,274,445
Barclays Private Bank and Trust Ltd 2,900
Barclays Global Investors Canada Ltd 55,697
Gerrard Ltd 505,651
Barclays Global Investors, N.A. 5,153,854
Barclays Capital Inc 2,835,549
Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust & Bankin 841,124
Barclays Bank Trust Company Ltd 8,219
GROUP HOLDING 25,484,392
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
13 OCTOBER 2006
11. Date company informed
18 OCTOBER 2006
12. Total holding following this notification
25,484,392
13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification
3.078%
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
Michael S Perman
AMVESCAP PLC
COMPANY SECRETARY
Date of notification
18 OCTOBER 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 52,603
Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 867,293
Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 4,727,801
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 546,644
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 1,968,256
Barclays Global Investors Canada 55,697
Barclays Trust Co & Others 4,441
Barclays Trust Co R69 C 000000000000000000 3,778
Chase Nominees L 16376 413,162
Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 273,518
Gerrard Nominees Limited 630871 400
Gerrard Nominees Limite 652198 5,000
Gerrard Nominees Limited 660758 2,000
Gerrard Nominees Limited 770101 6,440
Greig Middleton nominees Limited (GM1) 63,005
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 4,629,931
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,806,590
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 199,248
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 48,417
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 443,560
JP Morgan (BGI Custody 16342 109,408
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 6,296,620
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 14,331
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 63,938
JPMorgan Chase Bank 64,676
JPMorgan Chase Bank 24,527
JPMorgan Chase Bank 841,124
JPMorgan Chase Bank 52,292
Mellon Trust - US CUSTODIAN/ 29,773
Mitsui Asset 12,921
R C Greig Nominees Limited 203,773
R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 20,459
R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 11,628
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 142,780
R C Greig Nominees Lim BL1 31,046
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 19,120
Reflex Nominees Limited 2,900
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST CO 70,557
STATE STREET BOSTON 346,463
Trust & Custody Services Bank 7,922
Zeban Nominees Limited 350
TOTAL 25,484,392
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 October, 2006 By /s/ Michael S. Perman
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary