RNS Number:7276T
Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
30 December 2003



THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 29 December 2003, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 157.8p.




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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