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 March, 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 2 MARCH 2007
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
AMVESCAP has been notified of the following:
Templeton Global Foreign Fund indirect holding now less than 5% of voting
rights.
Templeton Foreign Fund indirect holding now less than 3% of voting rights.
Legal & General Group Plc direct holding 27,905,563 ordinary shares 3.26% of
voting rights.
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CONTACT: ANGELA TULLY TEL: 020 7065 3827
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 2 March, 2007 By /s/ Angela Tully
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(Signature)
Angela Tully
Assistant Company Secretary