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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 August, 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 - Conclusion of the acquisition
of Trimark Financial
Corporation of Canada
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AMVESCAP PLC
267450
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1ST AUGUST 2000
PLEASE CONFIRM RELEASE
MICHAEL PERMAN TEL: 020 7454 3942
AMVESCAP PLC
PRESS RELEASE
LONDON, AUGUST 1ST 2000 - AMVESCAP PLC (LSE :AVZ) announces the conclusion, as
scheduled, of the acquisition of Trimark Financial Corporation of Canada
(TSE:TMF).
Further Enquiries to:
Mr Douglas Kidd (1) 404 892 0896
Director Media Relations
AMVESCAP PLC
1ST AUGUST 2000.
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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 1st AUGUST, 2000 By /s/ MICHAEL S. PERMAN
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(Signature)
Michael S. Perman
Company Secretary
