Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
18 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
17 October 2005 were as follows:
Ordinary                                              380.22
Debentures at market value                            375.72

Phoenix Administration Services Limited - Secretary



The NAV for BESIT as at 17th October 2005 is as follows :
NAV with Income                                   380.22
Debenture at Market Value                     375.72


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