Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
02 October 2002


2nd October 2002


The Secretary

The Stock Exchange





Dear Sir



Pursuant to Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I hereby notify you that this
Company has received notice from The Share Centre, as PEP Manager, of a purchase
of IMI Ordinary Shares at a price of 267.5 pence per share made on 30th
September 2002 on behalf of a Director of this Company:

Director                    No of Shares

G J Allen                   17



These transactions result from The Share Centre's quarterly income
re-investment.



Yours faithfully





John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary


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