Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
28 November 2002


LETTER TO: RNS

In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I hereby notify you we
have been advised today that on 21 October 2002, the managers of an ISA effected
the purchase of 241 ordinary shares of IMI plc at 262.75p per share on behalf of
Mr M J Lamb, a Director of this Company.

LETTER FROM: JOHN O'SHEA
             IMI COMPANY SECRETARY/SOLICITOR
             IMI PLC

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