Director Declaration

IMI PLC
07 January 2005




6 January 2005



The Secretary

The Stock Exchange


Dear Sir

Regulatory Announcement - Pursuant to Listing Rule 16.4

Mr L Browne's appointment as a Non-executive Director of IMI plc, which was
announced on 17 December 2004, became effective on 1 January 2005 and the
following information is provided pursuant to paragraphs 16.4(a) and (b) of the
Financial Services Authority's Listing Rules.

16.4(a)         -     Other public company directorships
                      None

16.4(b)               There are no details to be disclosed pursuant to this
                      provision.


Yours sincerely





John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor






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