Amvescap PLC

In accordance with Chapter 16.13 of the Listing Rules, notification is hereby
given that on the 9 December 2003 the Trustee of the AMVESCAP Global Stock Plan
("the Plan") purchased 387,500 ordinary shares of AMVESCAP PLC at 367.3134p. The
Company was notified of this purchase on 9 December 2003.

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.

9 DECEMBER 2003.