Portfolio Update

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
04 March 2008



THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
4 March 2008



              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,
There are no holdings with a value greater than 5% of its total assets, as at 29
February 2008:

Company

ATKINS WS
WSP GROUP
INFORMA
INTERSERVE
SPECTRIS GROUP
BALFOUR BEATTY
DOMINO PRINTING
BELLWAY
CARILLION
LAIRD GROUP

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For further information, please call:

Neil Hermon, 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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