Tender Pool Update

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has provided an update on its tender pool, established as part of proposals to combine with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc. As of May 21, 2026, the tender pool holds £8,714,336 in equities and £154,045,250 in cash, totaling £162,759,586. This pool relates to the repurchase of 11,147,581 ordinary shares, with a Net Asset Value per share in the tender pool of 1,460.04 pence.

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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 21 May 2026, the composition of the Tender Pool was as follows: