Notice of Results

Diploma PLC
28 April 2004


                                  DIPLOMA PLC
                        20 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8UD
              (Registered in England No. 3899848 at above address)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DIPLOMA PLC

Date of Announcement of Interim Results

Diploma PLC, the specialised international distribution group, will announce its
Interim Results for the six month period ended 31 March 2004 on Monday, 10 May
2004.

A meeting for analysts will be held at 9.00 am at the London Capital Club, 15
Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7B.



28 April 2004






For further information, contact:

Bruce Thompson, Chief Executive                020 7638 0934
Nigel Lingwood, Group Finance Director         020 7448 4875
Ian Seaton, Bankside Consultants               020 7444 4140






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