IMI PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of its ordinary shares through Merrill Lynch International. The company bought 93,146 ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 1,812.8117 pence per share. Following the settlement and cancellation, the total number of ordinary shares in issue will be 274,126,173, with the company holding 13,648,836 ordinary shares in treasury, resulting in a total of 260,477,337 voting rights.

The purchases were made on various trading venues, including the London Stock Exchange, Chi-X (CXE), BATS (BXE), and Turquoise, with the volume weighted average price ranging from 18.12 to 18.13 (£ per share). The full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the Company is available on the London Stock Exchange's website.

This announcement provides insight into IMI PLC's recent financial activities, specifically regarding the purchase and cancellation of its ordinary shares. The details of the transactions and the resulting impact on the company's total number of shares and voting rights are clearly outlined, offering transparency to stakeholders and investors.