Invesco Announces Early Results of Tender Offer for Outstanding Notes

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:01pm EDT

ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:IVZ) and its subsidiary, Invesco Holding Company Limited
(formerly known as "AMVESCAP PLC" and herein as "Invesco"), announced today
that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 15, 2009 (such date and time
is referred to as the "Early Participation Date" in the Offer to Purchase dated
June 2, 2009 (the "Offer to Purchase")), it has received tenders for Invesco`s
outstanding 5.625% Senior Notes due 2012 (the "5.625% Notes due 2012"),
Invesco`s 5.375% Senior Notes due 2013 (the "5.375% Notes due 2013") and
Invesco`s outstanding 5.375% Senior Notes due 2014 (the "5.375% Notes due 2014"
and, together with the 5.625% Notes due 2012 and the 5.375% Notes due 2013, the
"Notes"), pursuant to its previously announced cash tender offer. 

On June 2, 2009, Invesco commenced a tender offer for the maximum aggregate
principal amount of Notes it can purchase for $100 million at a purchase price
per $1,000 principal amount determined in accordance with the procedures of a
modified "Dutch Auction" (the "Tender Offer"). 

According to Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the depositary for the
Tender Offer, as of the Early Participation Date, Invesco received valid tenders
from holders of Notes outlined in the table below.

 Series of Notes          CUSIP No.    ISIN No.        Outstanding Principal Amount    Principal Amount Tendered              Percent of Outstanding Principal  
                                                                                       as of the Early Participation Date     Amount Tendered                   
 5.625% Notes due 2012    03235EAQ3    US03235EAQ35    $300,000,000                    $94,361,000                            31.45%                            
 5.375% Notes due 2013    03235EAK6    US03235EAK64    $350,000,000                    $22,748,000                            6.50%                             
 5.375% Notes due 2014    03235EAP5    US03235EAP51    $200,000,000                    $5,671,000                             2.84%                             


Holders who validly tendered and did not withdraw their Notes on or prior to the
Early Participation Date, and whose Notes are purchased pursuant to the Tender
Offer, will be entitled to receive an "Early Participation Amount" of $30.00 per
$1,000 principal amount of Notes accepted for purchase. The Early Participation
Amount was included in the bid price specified by such tendering holders. 

Previously tendered Notes cannot be withdrawn after the Withdrawal Date, which
also expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 15, 2009, and holders who
tender Notes after the Withdrawal Date do not have withdrawal rights. The Tender
Offer will expire at 12:00 Midnight, New York City time, on June 29, 2009,
unless extended (the "Expiration Date"). 

Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, holders of Notes may tender their Notes until
the Expiration Date and still be entitled to receive the Tender Offer
Consideration as determined pursuant to the Tender Offer if Invesco purchases
such Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer. However, any such tender that occurs
after the Early Participation Date will not be entitled to the Early
Participation Amount. 

This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of
any offer to purchase or sell the Notes or any other securities. The Tender
Offer is being made solely by the Offer to Purchase, dated June 2, 2009, and the
related letter of transmittal, which fully set forth the terms of the Tender
Offer. 

Additional Information

Invesco has retained Banc of America Securities LLC to act as the exclusive
dealer manager for the Tender Offer. Global Bondholder Services Corporation is
the Information Agent and Depositary for the Tender Offer.

 Questions regarding the Tender Offer:   Requests for documentation:               
                                                                                   
 
Banc of America Securities LLC         
Global Bondholder Services Corporation   
 
(888) 292-0700 (toll-free)             
(866) 470-4500 (toll-free)               
 
or                                     
or                                       
 
(980) 388-4603 (collect)               
(212) 430-3774 (collect)                 


The Tender Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in
which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the
securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in
which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Tender Offer to be made
by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offer will be deemed to be made on
behalf of Invesco by the dealer manager, or one or more registered brokers or
dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction. 

Invesco is a leading independent global investment management company, dedicated
to helping people worldwide build their financial security. By delivering the
combined power of our distinctive worldwide investment management capabilities,
Invesco provides a comprehensive array of enduring investment solutions for
retail, institutional and high net worth clients around the world. Operating in
20 countries, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol IVZ. Additional information is available at www.invesco.com. 





Invesco
Media Relations
Doug Kidd, 404-479-2922
or
Investor Relations
Aaron Uhde, 404-479-2956 



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