Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
02 April 2003


879/JO'S/WKAH/909681

2 April 2003

The Secretary

Company Announcements Office

UK Listing Authority

The Stock Exchange


Dear Sir

In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I hereby notify you
that this Company yesterday received notice from The Share Centre, as PEP
Manager, of a purchase of 5 IMI Ordinary shares at a price of 260.25 pence per
share on behalf of Mr G J Allen, a Director of this Company.

Yours faithfully

J O'Shea
IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor

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