Amvescap PLC


In accordance with Chapter 16.13 of the Listing Rules, notification is hereby
given that:-

On the 16 December 2003, the Trustee of the AMVESCAP Employee Stock Ownership
Plan ("ESOP") purchased 4,381 Ordinary Shares at a price of �3.81, on behalf of
the AMVESCAP Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The Company was notified of this
transaction on 17 December 2003.

Executive Directors of AMVESCAP PLC who are participants in the Employee Stock
Ownership Plan are deemed to be discretionary beneficiaries of the Trust and are
consequently considered to be interested in all of the shares held by the
Trustees.

17 DECEMBER 2003.