Net Asset Value(s)

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
17 January 2008


HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS


17 January 2008



THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 16 January 2008, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AIC formula (excluding current financial
year revenue items) was 280.2p and the net asset value per share including debt
marked at fair value was 272.3p.



For further information, please call:

Mark Pantlin

Investment Trust Accounting Department

BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Limited

Tel: [phone]




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