Net Asset Value(s)

Henderson High Income Trust PLC
20 February 2006

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS


20 FEBRUARY 2006


HENDERSON HIGH INCOME TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 17 February 2006, the unaudited net asset value
calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current financial year
revenue items) was 160.5p per ordinary share.




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