Director Shareholding

Paterson Zochonis PLC
27 February 2001


Paterson Zochonis plc

This is to inform you that the company has been advised that Mr W S Rogers, a
non-executive director of Paterson Zochonis plc has made the undermentioned
purchase of shares in Paterson Zochonis plc, all of which are held
beneficially for the consideration stated.

Purchase by Mr W S Rogers

Class                       Number       Consideration          Total
                                          Per Share       Beneficial Interest

Ordinary                    3,000            £4.22               0.03%

'A' (Non-Voting)Ordinary    3,000            £3.68               0.02%


A G Calder
Finance Director