Tender Pool Update

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has provided an update on its tender offer, which is part of its proposed combination with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc. A total of 11,147,581 ordinary shares will be repurchased. As of June 4, 2026, the tender pool consists of £192,587.25 in equities and £162,384,535.95 in cash, bringing the total value to £162,577,123.20. The net asset value per tendered share is 1,458.40 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 4 June 2026, the composition of the Tender Pool was as follows: