Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
01 July 2004


JO'S/WKAH


1 July 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 this Company were advised yesterday by the Share Centre, as PEP Manager, of
a purchase on 28 June 2004 of 145 IMI Ordinary shares at a price of 383p per
share on behalf of Mr G J Allen, a Director of this Company.


Yours faithfully

J C Bower
Assistant IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor






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