Directorate Change

Shires Smaller Companies PLC
15 September 2004

15 September 2004

Shires Smaller Companies Plc Appoints New Non-Executive Director

The Board of Shires Smaller Companies plc announces the appointment of Carolan
Dobson as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 14 September 2004.

The details requiring to be disclosed under Listing Rule 16.4 will be announced
within 14 days of the effective date of appointment.

Shires Smaller Companies plc is managed by Glasgow Investment Managers Limited




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