Director Shareholding

Bodycote International PLC
21 October 2002


Bodycote International plc announces that on 21 October 2002 director Michael
Hallas and his wife bought 10,443 shares at 95p each.

Following the purchase Mr Hallas' interests comprise

Beneficial                                 Registered

Michael Hallas                         Michael Hallas             63,488

Michael Hallas                         Marilyn Hallas              63,487


In addition Mr Hallas has 328,622 options over ordinary shares exercisable
between now and 2009 at prices between 105.53p and 396.0p.



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