Net Asset Value(s)

Finsbury Emerging Biotechnology Tst
09 August 2006

FINSBURY EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGY TRUST PLC

NET ASSET VALUE

The estimated unaudited net asset value, calculated in accordance with the
guidelines of the Association of Investment Trust Companies, for Finsbury
Emerging Biotechnology Trust PLC at the close of business on 8 August 2006 was
102.68p (ex income).

For and on behalf of the Board

Close Finsbury Asset Management Limited

Secretary

9 August 2006


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