RNS Number:0242U
Shires Smaller Companies PLC
08 January 2004





SHIRES SMALLER COMPANIES plc


The Net Asset Value of Shires Smaller Companies plc as at close of business on 7
January 2004 was 181.2p.


Shires Smaller Companies plc, an investment trust, is managed by Glasgow
Investment Managers Limited.



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