Net Asset Value(s)

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
19 October 2007


HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

19 October 2007


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 18 October 2007, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AIC formula (excluding current financial
year revenue items) was 356.6p and the net asset value per share including debt
marked at fair value was 348.9p.

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For further information, please call:

Mark Pantlin

Investment Trust Accounting Department

BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Limited

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