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, 2005 --------------- 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: Director/PDMR Shareholding -------------------------- AMVESCAP PLC IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 SEPTEMBER 2005 CONTACT: ANGELA TULLY TEL: 020 7065 3652 NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4R(1). (1) An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the shares or debentures ofthe issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 24. (2) An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. (3) An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24. (4) An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer AMVESCAP PLC ................................. 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) PURSUANT TO (i) 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director HUBERT L. HARRIS 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person HUBERT L. HARRIS 5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest HUBERT L. HARRIS 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them ...................................... ..................................... 8. State the nature of the transaction EXERCISE OF OPTIONS ................................. 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 25,000 ................................. 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 0.003% ................................. 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - ................................. 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - .............................. 13. Price per share or value of transaction 242P 14. Date and place of transaction 31 AUGUST 2005, LONDON ....................................... 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 367,555 .............................. 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 31 AUGUST 2005 ...................... If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17. Date of grant ............................... 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised ................................. 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option ................................. 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) .............................. .............................. 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise ............................ 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification ........................... 23. Any additional information .............................. 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries ANGELA TULLY 020 7065 3652 .......................................... Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification. A. Tully ............ Date of notification 1 SEPTEMBER 2005 ........................... END 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 1 September, 2005 By /s/ Angela Tully ----------------- -------------------------- (Signature) Angela Tully Assistant Company Secretary