Tender Pool Update

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has provided an update on its tender pool, established as part of its combination with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc, which will see 11,147,581 ordinary shares repurchased. As of April 23, 2026, the tender pool holds £122,926,739 in equities and £42,832,997 in cash, along with a second interim dividend payable of £3,177,060, bringing the total value to £168,936,793. The net asset value per share for the tendered shares is 1,515.45p, with the dividend of 28.50p per share scheduled for payment on May 8, 2026.

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BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082

Tender Pool Update

The Company announced on 30 March 2026 the results of its tender offer (to be undertaken as part of the proposals for the combination of the Company and BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc ) , and pursuant to which 11,147,581 of the Company’s Ordinary Shares will be repurchased in aggregate. The Tender Pool of assets in respect of these tendered Shares has been established and is in the process of being realised. As at close of business on 23 April 2026, the composition of the Tender Pool was as follows:

Equities (£) 122,926,739