Directorate Change

Shires Smaller Companies PLC
20 September 2004


20 September 2004

Shires Smaller Companies Plc Appoints New Non-Executive Director

Carolan Dobson has been appointed a Non-Executive Director of Shires Smaller
Companies plc with effect 14 September 2004. Please note that in accordance with
Listing Rule 16.4(a) there are no publicly quoted directorships to be disclosed.

In addition, in accordance with Listing Rule 16.4(b) there are no details to be
disclosed in respect of the requirements in paragraphs 6F.2(b) to (g).

Shires Smaller Companies plc is managed by Glasgow Investment Managers Limited



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