Director Declaration

IMI PLC
05 March 2004

5 March 2004


The Secretary

The Stock Exchange


Dear Sir

Regulatory Announcement - Pursuant to Listing Rule 16.4

Mr W R Whitney's appointment as an Executive Director of IMI plc, which was
announced on 18 December 2003, became effective on 1 March 2004 and the
following information is provided pursuant to paragraphs 16.4(a) and (b) of the
Financial Services Authority's Listing Rules.


16.4(a)         -     Other public company directorships (current or within the 
                      last 5 years)    :  None

16.4(b)         -     There are no details to be disclosed pursuant to this 
                      provision.


Yours sincerely


John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor




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