Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
06 June 2003

JO'S/WKAH/614986



6 June 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 we were advised yesterday that on 29 May 2003, Mr M J Lamb, a Director of
this Company purchased 462 IMI Ordinary Shares in an ISA at £2.90p per share.



 Yours faithfully





John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor




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