Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
28 May 2004

JO'S/WKAH



28 May 2004



The Secretary

Company Announcements Office

UK Listing Authority

The Stock Exchange



Dear Sirs



In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I hereby notify you
that we were advised yesterday that on 25 May 2004, Mr M J Lamb, a Director of
this Company purchased 391 IMI Ordinary Shares in an ISA at 367.25p per share.



Yours faithfully




John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor




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