STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 12, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- The net asset value of Edinburgh Small Companies Trust plc as at the close of business on 11 July 2002 are as follows:
Edinburgh Small Companies Trust plc
Undiluted nav (p): 82.49
Diluted nav (p): n/a
Potential Gearing: 171.9
Actual Gearing: 128.0