Amvescap PLC

In accordance with Chapter 16.13 of the Listing Rules, notification is hereby
given that on the 15 October 2003, Rothschild Trust (Cayman) Limited, the
Trustee of the AMVESCAP Share Option Trust, sold 7,500 ordinary shares on behalf
of a participant of the AMVESCAP Executive Share Option Scheme. The Company was
notified of this transaction on 15 October, 2003.

Executive Directors of AMVESCAP PLC who are participants in the Share Option
Schemes are deemed to be discretionary beneficiaries of the Trust and are
consequently considered to be interested in all of the shares held by the
Trustee.

16 OCTOBER 2003