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Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
15 January 2004

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

15 JANUARY 2004




THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 14 January 2004, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 166.2p.






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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