Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
2 July 2002

2 July 2002



The Secretary

The Stock Exchange



Dear Sir

Pursuant to Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I hereby notify you that this
Company has received notice from The Share Centre, as PEP Manager, of a purchase
of IMI Ordinary shares at a price of 319.75 pence per share made on 1 July 2002
on behalf of a Director of this Company:

Director                                                    No of Shares

G J Allen                                                   160



These transactions result from The Share Centre's quarterly income
re-investment.

Yours faithfully

John O'Shea

IMI Company Secretary/Solicitor



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