Director Shareholding

Croda International PLC
26 May 2005

Croda International Plc



Long Term Incentive Plan



Croda International Plc announces that it granted awards on 25 May 2005 under
its Long Term Incentive Plan to directors of the Company as shown below:-



Michael Humphrey              93,810 Croda ordinary shares of 10p each

Barbara Mary Richmond         60,850 Croda ordinary shares of 10p each



The awards are subject to a performance target which will be measured over a
period of three years.





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