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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November, 2000
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AMVESCAP PLC
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
11 DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, LONDON EC2M 4YR, 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 whether registrant by furnishing the Information
contained in this Form 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: PRESS RELEASE Re: Retirement of
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Charles T. Bauer.
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PRESS RELEASE
AMVESCAP PLC
267429
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 NOVEMBER 2000
PLEASE CONFIRM RELEASE
MICHAEL PERMAN TEL: 020 7454 3942
AMVESCAP PLC
LONDON, 17 NOVEMBER 2000, the Board of AMVESCAP PLC announces that with effect
from 31st December 2000, Mr. Charles T. Bauer, Vice Chairman and a Director,
will be retiring from the board of the Company. The board wishes to extend it's
gratitude to Ted Bauer for his leadership and contribution to the growth of the
Company and extend their best wishes to him in his retirement.
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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 17 November, 2000 By /s/ MICHAEL S. PERMAN
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary