Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
04 October 2005

BRITISH EMPIRE SECURITIES AND GENERAL TRUST PLC

The Company announces that the un-audited Net Asset Values per share of the
above trust, managed by Asset Value Investors Ltd, at the close of business on 3
October 2005 were as follows:
Ordinary                                              389.25
Debentures at market value                            384.55

Phoenix Administration Services Limited - Secretary





                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange