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 November, 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 1 DECEMBER 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 Investors Canada Ltd 55,697
Barclays Bank Trust Company Ltd 8,219
Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust & Banking 845,531
Barclays Global Investors Japan Ltd 73,392
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd 8,132,241
Barclays Global Investors, N.A. 5,009,670
Barclays Capital Inc 849,293
Barclays Private Bank and Trust Ltd 800
Barclays Life Assurance Co Ltd 1,090,271
Barclays Global Investors Ltd 6,676,842
Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd 63,699
Barclays Global Fund Advisors 2,897,629
Gerrard Ltd 481,157
GROUP HOLDING 26,184,441
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
28 NOVEMBER 2006
11. Date company informed
1 DECEMBER 2006
12. Total holding following this notification
26,184,441
13. Total percentage holding of issued class following this notification
3.152%
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
1 DECEMBER 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 849,293
Barclays Capital Nominees Limited 7,829,693
Barclays Global Investors Canada 55,697
Barclays Trust Co & Others 4,441
Barclays Trust Co R69 3,778
Chase Nominees Ltd 16376 413,003
Chase Nominees Ltd 28270 273,518
Durlacher Nominees Ltd 302,548
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. 4,559,386
Investors Bank and Trust Co. 2,897,629
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16331 199,248
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16338 47,638
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16341 447,801
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16342 107,735
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 16400 6,199,901
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 17011 14,331
JP Morgan (BGI Custody) 18408 63,938
JPMorgan Chase Bank 24,527
JPMorgan Chase Bank 63,699
JPMorgan Chase Bank 845,531
JPMorgan Chase Bank 49,649
Mellon Trust - US CUSTODIAN/ 26,691
Mitsui Asset 12,921
R C Greig Nominees Limited 194,673
R C Greig Nominees Limited GP1 18,980
R C Greig Nominees Limited SA1 11,053
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c AK1 139,972
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c BL1 30,014
R C Greig Nominees Limited a/c CM1 19,120
Reflex Nominees Limited 800
STATE STREET BOSTON 346,463
Trust & Custody Services Bank 10,822
TOTAL 26,184,441
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 1 December, 2006 By /s/ Michael S. Perman
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary