SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of May, 2005 --------- Commission File Number 001-13908 --------- AMVESCAP PLC ------------------------------------------------ (Translation of registrant's name into English) 30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG, ENGLAND -------------------------------------------------------- (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 if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ------ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ------ Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant 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 ------------- Description of document filed: BLOCKLISTING SIX-MONTHLY RETURN ------------------------------- AMVESCAP PLC IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 MAY 2005 CONTACT: MICHAEL PERMAN TEL: 020 7065 3942 SCHEDULE 5 BLOCKLISTING SIX-MONTHLY RETURN 1. Name of company: AMVESCAP PLC 2. Name of scheme: AMVESCAP EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTION SCHEME 3. Period of return: FROM: 8 NOVEMBER 2004 TO 7 MAY 2005 4. Number and class of 6,323,206 ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH shares (amount of stock/debt security) not issued under scheme 5. Number of shares 140,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH issued/allotted under scheme during period 6. Balance under scheme 6,183,206 ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH not yet issued/allotted at end of period 7. Number and class of 12,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH share(s) (amount of LISTED ON 8 MAY 2002. stock/debt securities) originally listed and the date of admission Please confirm total number of shares 811,262,475 ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH in issue at the end of the period in order for us to update our records Contact for queries: MICHAEL S PERMAN TELEPHONE: 020 7065 3942 Person making return MICHAEL S PERMAN - COMPANY SECRETARY 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 ------------------------------ (Registrant) Date 11 May, 2005 By /s/ Michael S. Perman ------------ -------------------------- (Signature) Michael S. Perman Company Secretary