Net Asset Value(s)

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
06 October 2005


HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

6 OCTOBER 2005


 THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 5 October 2005, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 234.2p and the net asset value per share
including debt marked at fair value was 226.2p.



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John Hilton, Investment Trust Accounting Department
BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Limited
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