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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 DECEMBER, 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)
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Description of document filed: AMVESCAP PLC Purchases County Investment
Management
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AMVESCAP PLC
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EMBARGOED UNTIL 07:30 20 DECEMBER 2000
PLEASE CONFIRM RELEASE
MICHAEL S PERMAN TEL: 020 7454 3942
AMVESCAP PLC PURCHASES COUNTY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
December 20, 2000 --- London --- AMVESCAP PLC (NYSE: AVZ) today announced that
it has entered into an agreement to purchase County Investment Management from
National Australia Bank for approximately (pound sterling) 41 million. This
comprises a minimum price of (pound sterling) 33 million and an adjustment of
approximately (pound sterling) 8 million based on revenue retention. The
acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in Australia and is expected to
close early in 2001.
"The purchase of County gives us the opportunity to fully participate in one of
the world's fastest growing pension markets," said Mr. Charles Brady, chairman
and chief executive officer of AMVESCAP. "This acquisition dramatically expands
our position in Australia, consistent with our stated goal of building a
leading position in all of the world's major financial markets."
INVESCO began in Australia in 1982 and has offices in Sydney and Melbourne to
provide client service expertise to Australasian investors.
County is a leading Australian institutional asset manager with approximately
A$ 14.1 billion (US$ 7.6 billion) in funds under management at 30 November
2000. The company, formed in 1985, ranks in the top 15 Australian investment
managers. It provides a diversified range of products across all major asset
classes to a broad client base including corporate and industry superannuation
(pension) funds, master trusts, public authorities, charities and individuals.
AMVESCAP is one of the world's largest independent investment managers,
operating under the AIM and INVESCO brand names. AMVESCAP offers a broad array
of investment products and services to institutions and individuals across all
distribution channels. The Company is listed on the London, New York, Paris and
Toronto Stock Exchanges with the symbol "AVZ."
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For further information, contact
Doug Kidd (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 20th December 2000 By /s/ MICHAEL S. PERMAN
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary
