Net Asset Value(s)

SMALL COMPANIES DIVIDEND TRUST PLC

The Company announces that as at 13 October 2005:

Total Assets * (including audited revenue reserves at 30 April 2005) of £49.99m

Net Assets * (including audited revenue reserves at 30 April 2005) of £40.01m

The Net Asset Values excluding current period revenue as at 13 October 2005
were:

                                                           Issued share capital
                                                                               
Per Ordinary share (mid price)                   188.67p             15,750,000
                                                                               
Per Ordinary share (bid price)                   185.61p             15,750,000
                                                                               
Per Zero Dividend Preference share               163.93p              6,250,000
                                                                               
Per Preference share                             163.93p                 31,260

Bank loan £5.00m

Overdraft £4.98m

This NAV has been calculated with debt at par value.

* Figures based on mid prices.