Net Asset Value(s)

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
09 February 2007


HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

9 February 2007


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 8 February 2007, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AIC formula (excluding current financial
year revenue items) was 364.3p and the net asset value per share including debt
marked at fair value was 356.4p.


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For further information, please call:

Graham Hunnisett

Investment Trust Accounting Department

BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Limited

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