Issue of Equity

Aberdeen New Dawn Invest Trust PLC
12 August 2005

12 August 2005



Aberdeen New Dawn Investment Trust PLC



Issue of Equity



The Company announces the allotment on 12 August 2005 of 75,000 ordinary shares
of 25p each under its block listing facility.  The issued share capital is now
23,962,133 ordinary shares.



The shares were issued for cash at a price of 413.00p per share.  The net asset
value per share at the close of business on 11 August 2005 was 402.84p.



For further information please contact:



Stuart Reid

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

Company Secretary



Tel. [phone].






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