Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
30 March 2004

JCB/pmg





30th March 2004







The Secretary

Company Announcements Office

UK Listing Authority

The Stock Exchange













Dear Sir









In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I hereby notify you
that on 29th March 2004, Mr T M Gateley a Non-Executive Director of this Company
acquired a beneficial interest of 3,000 new shares at 359.75 pence per share.





Yours faithfully









J C Bower

Assistant Company Secretary










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