RNS Number:3774T
Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
17 December 2003

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

17 DECEMBER 2003





THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 16 December 2003, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 156.5p.




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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