Portfolio Update

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
04 September 2006


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
4 September 2006


              THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
                           Listing Rule 15.4.11 R (2)


In accordance with paragraph 15.4.11 R (2) of the Listing Rules, The Henderson
Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc notifies its ten largest investments,
including all holdings with a value greater than 5% of its total assets, as at
31 August 2006:

Company

WS ATKINS
T&F INFORMA
BELLWAY
WSP GROUP
DOMINO PRINTING
BALFOUR BEATTY
CAPITAL & REGIONAL PROPERTIES
SPECTRIS GROUP
BOVIS HOMES GROUP
SAVILLS

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For further information, please call:

Neil Hermon, Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

Theresa Wat, Deputy Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

James de Sausmarez, Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: [phone]


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