Listing Rule 15.4.10 (2)

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
02 September 2005


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

2 SEPTEMBER 2005


              THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

                            Listing Rule 15.4.10 (2)


In accordance with paragraph 15.4.10 (2) of the Listing Rules, The Henderson
Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announces its ten largest investments,
including all holdings with a value greater than 5% of its gross assets, as at
31 August 2005:

Company
T & F INFORMA
W S ATKINS
DOMINO PRINTING
BELLWAY
BALFOUR BEATTY
INTERSERVE
WSP GROUP
BOVIS HOMES
CAPITAL & REGIONAL PROPERTIES
ENODIS


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For further information, please call:

Neil Hermon
Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

Theresa Wat
Deputy Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

James de Sausmarez
Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: [phone]



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