Net Asset Value(s)

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
12 February 2008



HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

12 February 2008


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 11 February 2008, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AIC formula (excluding current financial
year revenue items) was 280.3p and the net asset value per share including debt
marked at fair value was 272.5p.


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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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