Net Asset Value(s) Replacemen

RNS Number : 9972A

British Portfolio Trust PLC

08 August 2008

The following replaces 'Net Asset Value' announcement released on Monday 4 August 2008 at 14.23 under RNS Number 5865A for British Portfolio Trust PLC only.

The cum-income and cum-income net asset values, including shares held in treasury, as previously advised, were incorrect. The full amended text appears below.

British Portfolio Trust PLC

As recommended by the AIC, with effect from 1 June 2008, net asset values are calculated on both a capital and a cum-income basis.

British Portfolio Trust PLC announces that at close of business on 1 August 2008:

the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 156.77p.
including shares held in treasury, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 156.14p.
the cum-income net asset value per ordinary share was 159.31p.
including shares held in treasury, the cum-income net asset value per ordinary share was 158.46p.