Net Asset Value(s)

NEW STAR INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

Net Asset Value

The Net Asset Value ("NAV") per share of New Star Investment Trust PLC at
30 April 2009 was as follows:

NAV per share, ex income (based on mid-market valuations)              82.16p
                                                                             
NAV per share, ex income (based on bid valuations)                     82.00p
                                                                             
NAV per share, cum income (based on mid-market valuations)             83.10p
                                                                             
NAV per share, cum income (based on bid valuations)                    82.94p