Director Shareholding

Bodycote International PLC
20 November 2002

Derek Sleight

Mr Sleight, a director, and his wife have purchased a total of 10,000 shares at
98p per share. Following the purchase Mr Sleight's interests total 70,000
shares.

In addition Mr Sleight holds 270,777 options over ordinary shares exercisable at
prices between 135p and 396p from 1999 until 2009.


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