Director Declaration

IMI PLC
17 May 2005


17 May 2005

The Secretary

The Stock Exchange


Dear Sir

Regulatory Announcement - Pursuant to Listing Rule 16.4

Mr N B M Askew's appointment as a Non-executive Director of IMI plc, which was
announced on 28 April 2005, became effective on 14 May 2005 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
                      Taylor Woodrow plc

                -     Previous (within the last 5 years)
                      British Nuclear Fuels Public Limited Company
                      Henlys Group Plc
                      Kidde Plc

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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