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 February, 2005
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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: AMVESCAP GLOBAL STOCK PLAN RELEASED 493,334
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ORDINARY SHARES TO BENEFICIARIES OF THE PLAN.
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AMVESCAP PLC
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 FEBRUARY 2005
CONTACT: ANGELA TULLY TEL: 020 7065 3652
In accordance with Chapter 16.13 of the Listing Rules, notification is hereby
given that:-
On the 22 February 2005 the Trustee of the AMVESCAP Global Stock Plan ("the
Plan") released 493,334 ordinary shares to beneficiaries of the Plan. The
Company was notified of these releases on 22 February 2005.
Shares held by the Trust are used in connection with the AMVESCAP Global Stock
Plan, which is established to provide deferred share incentive arrangements to
selected employees of the AMVESCAP group of companies world-wide. The Directors
of the Company are deemed to be considered interested in all of the Shares held
by the Trustees.
23 FEBRUARY 2005
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 23 February, 2005 By /s/ Angela Tully
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(Signature)
Angela Tully
Assistant Company Secretary