Asset Allocation Announcement

STOS plc (formerly Securities Trust of Scotland plc)
                   Stock Exchange Announcement - 24 June 2005


In  light  of  the  company's proposed reconstruction and winding  up,  per  the
Circular  dated  23  May  2005,  the following additional  information  will  be
provided on a daily basis until 27 June 2005:

Total assets as at close of business on 23 June 2005:   £337,589,298 *

of which:

1.   equity investments are £109,437,098

2.   UK fixed interest securities are £16,653,430;  and

3.   sterling cash is £211,498,770


* includes the repayment of £25 million credit facility


For further information, please contact:

Michael Woodward
Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd                0131 229 5252