Director Shareholding

Diploma PLC
13 September 2002



DIRECTORS' SHARE DEALINGS

Mr BM Thompson, a Director of the company, has become beneficially interested in
a further 10,000 ordinary shares of the Company following a purchase today at
£2.95 per share.

Mr NP Lingwood, a Director of the Company, has become beneficially interested in
a further 2,500 ordinary shares of the Company following a purchase today at
£2.95 per share.

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