Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
08 May 2008


BRITISH EMPIRE SECURITIES AND GENERAL TRUST PLC

It is announced that the un-audited Net Asset Value (inclusive of accumulated
income) of British Empire Securities and General Trust plc, which is managed by
Asset Value Investors Limited, at the close of business on 7 May 2008  was as
follows:

Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at par value:            496.22
Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at market value:         493.64

Phoenix Administration Services Limited - Secretary


The NAV for BESIT as at  07th May 2008 is as follows:

NAV with Income              496.22

Debenture at Market Value    493.64












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