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 July, 2006 ------------- Commission File Number 001-13908 --------- AMVESCAP PLC ------------------------------------------------ (Translation of registrant's name into English) 30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG, ENGLAND -------------------------------------------------------- (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 ----- ----- 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): ------ 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): ------ 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 ------- ------- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A ------------- Description of document filed: Holding(s) in Company --------------------- AMVESCAP PLC IMMEDIATE RELEASE 31 JULY 2006 CONTACT: ANGELA TULLY TEL: 020 7065 3652 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 Investors, N.A. 5,369,652 Barclays Capital Inc 2,142,256 Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd 65,803 Barclays Private Bank and Trust Ltd 2,900 Barclays Private Bank Ltd 690 Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 5,102,198 Gerrard Ltd 538,155 Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust & 831,451 Barclays Bank Trust Company Ltd 8,448 Barclays Global Fund Advisors 2,677,045 Barclays Global Investors Japan Ltd 83,978 Barclays Global Investors Canada Ltd 52,152 Barclays Life Assurance Co Ltd 1,081,865 Barclays Global Investors Ltd 6,824,211 GROUP HOLDING 24,780,804 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 - 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 - 8. Percentage of issued class - 9. Class of security ORDINARY SHARES 10. Date of transaction NOT STATED 11. Date company informed 31 JULY 2006 12. Total holding following this notification 24,780,804 13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification 3.006% 14. Any additional information - 15. Name of contact and telephone number for queries ANGELA TULLY TEL: 020 7065 3652 16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making this notification A. Tully AMVESCAP PLC ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY Date of notification 31 JULY 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 417,000 Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 3,148,207 Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 735,427 Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 1,725,256 Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 1,218,464 Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 100 Barclays Global Investors Canada 52,152 Barclays Trust Co & Others 4,441 Barclays Trust Co E99 C 000000000000000000 50 Barclays Trust Co R69 C 000000000000000000 3,957 Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 399,536 Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 263,631 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) 67,005 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 125,427 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 77,521 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 5,784 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 11,722 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 741,185 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 3,754,002 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 43,189 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 68,375 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 33,570 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 190,762 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,179,281 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 225,736 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 26,617 Investors Bank and Trust Co. 21,079 JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 199,248 JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 48,417 JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 452,204 JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 104,034 JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 6,389,508 JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 14,331 JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 35,167 JPMorgan Chase Bank 37,143 JPMorgan Chase Bank 401,255 JPMorgan Chase Bank 21,148 JPMorgan Chase Bank 98,940 JPMorgan Chase Bank 74,266 JPMorgan Chase Bank 106,070 JPMorgan Chase Bank 78,892 JPMorgan Chase Bank 7,409 JPMorgan Chase Bank 6,328 JPMorgan Chase Bank 11,825 JPMorgan Chase Bank 44,767 JPMorgan Chase Bank 7,453 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK 65,803 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK 24,093 Mellon Trust - US CUSTODIAN/ 28,732 Mitsui Asset 12,083 R C Greig Nominees Limited 216,130 R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 149,092 R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 32,096 R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 19,120 R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 24,244 R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 11,628 Reflex Nominees Limited 2,900 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST CO 55,800 STATE STREET BOSTON 382,276 Trust & Custody Services Bank 857 Trust & Custody Services Bank 6,993 Zeban Nominees Limited 690 TOTAL 24,780,804 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 ------------------------------ (Registrant) Date 31 July, 2006 By /s/ Angela Tully ------------- -------------------------- (Signature) Angela Tully Assistant Company Secretary