Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
23 February 2006

BRITISH EMPIRE SECURITIES AND GENERAL TRUST PLC

It is announced that the un-audited Net Asset Values of the above trust
(inclusive of accumulated income) managed by Asset Value Investors Limited, at
the close of business on 22 February 2006 were as follows:
Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at par value:                                       444.12
Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at market value:                                    439.02

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