Net Asset Value(s) Replacemen

RNS Number : 9974A

British Portfolio Trust PLC

08 August 2008

The following replaces 'Net Asset Value' announcement released on Tuesday 5 August 2008 at 15.11 under RNS Number 7008A 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 4 August 2008:

the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 155.84p.
including shares held in treasury, the capital net asset value per ordinary share was 155.29p.
the cum-income net asset value per ordinary share was 158.37p.
including shares held in treasury, the cum-income net asset value per ordinary share was 157.60p.