Amvescap PLC

In accordance with Chapter 16.13 of the Listing Rules, notification is hereby
given that on the 22 October 2003, Rothschild Trust (Cayman) Limited, the
Trustee of the AMVESCAP Share Option Trust, sold 74,350 ordinary shares on
behalf of participants of the AMVESCAP Executive Share Option Scheme. The
Company was notified of these transactions on 22 October, 2003.

Executive Directors of AMVESCAP PLC who are participants in the Share Option
Schemes are deemed to be discretionary beneficiaries of the Trust and are
consequently considered to be interested in all of the shares held by the
Trustee.

22 OCTOBER 2003