RNS Number:3989U
Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
19 January 2004

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

19 JANUARY 2004


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 16 January 2004, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 169.3p.


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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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