Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
17 May 2007


BRITISH EMPIRE SECURITIES AND GENERAL TRUST PLC

It is announced that the un-audited Net Asset Value of British Empire Securities
and General Trust plc (inclusive of accumulated income), which is managed by
Asset Value Investors Limited, at the close of business on  16 May 2007 was as
follows:


Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at par value:          500.31
Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at market value:       496.80

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