Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc confirms compliance with MAR regulations, stating that all inside information pertaining to their year-end results on 28 February 2026 has been previously disclosed. Consequently, the company is permitted to continue issuing shares from treasury or repurchasing shares for treasury or cancellation purposes until the mandatory closed period concludes around 30 April 2026.

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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 year ended 28 February 2026, 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 30 April 2026.

Enquiries:

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

Company Secretary

Tel: 020 3649 3432

Date: 7 April 2026