Director Shareholding

Diploma PLC
30 July 2002

                          DIPLOMA PLC ('the Company')

                            DIRECTOR SHARE DEALINGS


Mr. B.M. Thompson, a Director of the Company, has become beneficially interested
in a further 10,000 shares in the Company following a purchase today at £3.10p
per share.


30 July 2002


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