Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has confirmed compliance with Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) regarding inside information leading up to the announcement of results for the period ending August 31, 2025. As a result, the company may continue to issue ordinary shares from treasury or buy back its ordinary shares, to be held in treasury or for cancellation. This activity is permitted until the end of the mandatory closed period, expected to be around October 22, 2025.

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc

(LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082)

Statement re Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

The Directors of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of their results for the period ended 31 August 2025, has previously been notified to a RIS.

Accordingly, the Company may continue to issue ordinary shares from treasury or buy back its ordinary shares, to be held in treasury or for cancellation, until the end of the mandatory closed period which is expected to be on or around 22 October 2025.

Enquiries:

Mr G Venables
for and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited

Company Secretary

Tel: 020 3649 3432

Date: 22 September 2025