Director Shareholding

Bodycote International PLC
22 March 2001



Dealings in ordinary shares by directors of the company

Bodycote International plc announces that on 22 March 2001 the following
dealings by directors took place in the company's ordinary shares: -


Michael Hallas

Mr Hallas and his wife each sold 3,000 shares at 213p per share.


Following the sale Mr Hallas' interests comprise: -


Beneficial          Registered                Shares

M. Hallas           M. Hallas                 62,266
M Hallas            Mrs M. Hallas             62,266


In addition Mr Hallas holds 268,622 options over ordinary shares exercisable
at between 191p and 396p from 1999 until 2006.


Derek Sleight

Mr Sleight and his wife each sold 5,000 shares at 213p pr share.


Following the sale Mr Sleight's interests comprise: -



Beneficial            Registered              Shares

D.R. Sleight          D.R. Sleight            46,670
D.R. Sleight          Mrs M.H. Sleight         3,330
  


In addition Mr Sleight holds 210,777 options over ordinary shares exercisable
at between 191p and 396p from 1999 until 2009.