Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
18 August 2005

BRITISH EMPIRE SECURITIES AND GENERAL TRUST PLC

The Company announces that the un-audited Net Asset Values per share at the
close of business on 17 August 2005 were as follows:
Ordinary                                              362.97
Debentures at market value                            358.27

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