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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 May, 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 ___
[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_
[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.
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AMVESCAP PLC
090339
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 MAY 2000
PLEASE CONFIRM RELEASE
MICHAEL PERMAN TEL 020 7454 3942
AMVESCAP..................PRESS RELEASE
LONDON, MAY 8, 2000 - Following recent press speculation, AMVESCAP PLC
("AMVESCAP") (NYSE: AVZ) confirms that it is in discussions with Trimark
Financial Corporation ("Trimark") (TSE: TMF) . There can be no assurance that
these discussions will lead to a transaction with Trimark.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
AMVESCAP: DOUGLAS KIDD
Managing Director - Corporate Communications
1 404 479 2922
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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 8 May, 2000 By /s/ MICHAEL S. PERMAN
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary