RNS Number:9007T
Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
6 January 2004

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

6 JANUARY 2004

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 5 January 2004, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 159.5p.


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For further information, please call:

John Hilton

Investment Trust Accounting Department

BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Limited

Tel: 020 7410 4538



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