Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
22 October 2003


22 October 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 today that on 20 October 2003, Mr M J Lamb, a Director of
this Company purchased 281 IMI Ordinary Shares in an ISA at £348.25p per share.


 Yours faithfully


John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor




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