RNS Number:8536T
Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
5 January 2004



HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

5 JANUARY 2004





THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 2 January 2004, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 159.4p.




For further information, please call:

John Hilton

Investment Trust Accounting Department

BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Ltd

Tel: 020 7410 4538










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