Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
23 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 22 August 2005 were as follows:
Ordinary                                              364.47
Debentures at market value                            359.73

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