RNS Number:5684T
Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
22 December 2003


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 19 December 2003, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 156.9p.

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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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