Statement re Closed Period

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc

Closed  Period Notification

In accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation, Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc (the Company) announces that with effect from 31 December 2023, it will enter into a closed period which will remain in place until the Company releases its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2023.

However, the Company is satisfied that any information which the Directors or the Company may have during the closed period will be notified to a Regulatory Information Service. Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares for cancellation during the mandatory closed period which is expected to end on or around 31 January 2024. 

Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

21 December 2023

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