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 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)
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 JANUARY 2007
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 Capital Securities Ltd 7,788,053
Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust & Banking 844,860
Barclays Private Bank and Trust Ltd 800
Barclays Global Investors, N.A. 5,069,254
Barclays Global Investors Ltd 6,636,405
Barclays Capital Inc 222,000
Barclays Bank Trust Company Ltd 8,219
Barclays Global Investors Canada Ltd 58,628
Gerrard Ltd 476,611
Barclays Global Investors Japan Ltd 70,235
Barclays Life Assurance Co Ltd 1,109,391
Barclays Global Fund Advisors 3,028,001
GROUP HOLDING 25,312,457
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
16 JANUARY 2007
11. Date company informed
18 JANUARY 2007
12. Total holding following this notification
25,312,457
13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification
3.04%
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 JANUARY 2007
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 222,000
Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 7,159,235
Barclays Global Investors 4,559,235
Barclays Global Investors Canada 58,628
Barclays Trust Co & Others 4,441
Barclays Trust Co R69 3,778
Durlacher Nominees Ltd 628,818
Gerrard Nominees Limited 630871 400
Gerrard Nominees Limited 652198 5,000
Gerrard Nominees Limited 660758 2,000
Gerrard Nominees Limited 770101 6,440
Greig Middleton Nominees Limited (GM1) 53,505
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,028,001
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 6,636,405
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 1,109,391
JPMorgan Chase 49,645
JPMorgan Chase 844,860
JPMorgan Chase Bank 79,897
Mellon Trust - US CUSTODIAN/TRUSTEE 26,691
Mitsui Asset Trust and Banking Company Limited 13,478
Mizuho Trust & Banking Co. Ltd 7,112
R C Greig Nominees Limited 193,003
R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 18,175
R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 11,053
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 138,772
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 29,993
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 18,270
Reflex Nominees Limited 800
STATE STREET BOSTON 350,828
TOTAL 25,312,457
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 18 January, 2007 By /s/ Michael S. Perman
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary