Directors' Notification of Dealing in Shares

Paterson Zochonis PLC
19 May 2000


The company was advised late yesterday afternoon that Mr J D M Smith, a
non-executive director of Paterson Zochonis plc made the undermentioned purchase
of shares yesterday in Paterson Zochonis plc, all of which are held beneficially
for the consideration stated.

Purchase by Mr J D M Smith                           Total
                                Consideration       Beneficial
Class            Number           Per Share          Interest

Ordinary          3,000             £3.62               0.01%