The Henderson Smaller Co's Inv.Trust plc : Compliance with Model Code

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

10 December 2013

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

Compliance with Model Code

In accordance with Listing Rule 15.5.1 (4), the Company announces that it is satisfied that all inside information which the Directors and the Company may have to 10 December 2013 has previously been published or notified via a regulatory information service. Therefore the dealings referred to in Listing Rule 15.5.1 (3) are permitted.

The close period to which this relates is in respect of the year ended 30 November 2013.

If, in the period leading up to the announcement of the half year results, the Directors of the Company come into possession of any inside information, this will be notified to a RIS before any such transactions are undertaken.

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For further information, please call:

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

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

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