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, 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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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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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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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A
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Description of document filed: AMVESCAP Statement re Press Comment
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Press Release
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For Immediate Release
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AMVESCAP Response to Press Speculation
London--July 6, 2005--AMVESCAP notes the press speculation regarding the
possible interest of CI Fund Management Inc (`CI') in AMVESCAP `s Canadian
operations and the consequent movement in AMVESCAP's share price.
AMVESCAP confirms that it has received an unsolicited indicative approach
from CI to acquire AMVESCAP's Canadian operations . The Board of Directors
of AMVESCAP has considered this indicative approach and has unanimously
concluded that it is not in the best interests of shareholders.
CI has also indicated that it might have an interest in attempting to
acquire the whole of AMVESCAP though it has given no indication of any
conditions or financing arrangements. The board of AMVESCAP doubts that CI
has the ability to make a firm offer for AMVESCAP at a level that would be
in the best interests of AMVESCAP's shareholders .
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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 6 July, 2005 By /s/ Michael S. Perman
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary