Net Asset Value(s)

Henderson High Income Trust PLC
05 January 2006


HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

5 JANUARY 2006


HENDERSON HIGH INCOME TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 4 January 2006, the unaudited net asset value
calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current financial year
revenue items) was 153.5p per ordinary share.



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