Director Shareholding

IMI PLC
21 December 2004


JCB/WKAH

21 December 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 20th December 2004, Gary Allen, a Director of this Company, acquired a
beneficial interest in 90 shares, namely shares purchased by way of a
reinvestment of dividends, at 380.75p per share.

Yours faithfully



J C Bower
Deputy Company Secretary



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