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As of August 19, 2025, BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc had 41,922,792 ordinary shares issued, each with a nominal value of £0.25. The company also held 8,070,731 shares in treasury. Shareholders should use the 41,922,792 figure (issued share capital excluding treasury shares) when calculating notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Disclaimer*

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc (the “Company”)

LEI - 549300MS535KC2WH4082

Voting Rights and Capital (Article 15 Transparency Directive, DTR 5.6)

In conformity with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("the Rules") provision 5.6.1, the Company would like to notify the market that as at 19 August 2025 its issued capital comprised 41,922,792 ordinary shares of £0.25 each, excluding 8,070,731 shares held in treasury.

Shareholders should therefore use 41,922,792 (being the Company’s issued share capital excluding shares held in treasury) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in the Company under the Rules.

All enquiries:

Sarah Beynsberger

Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel: 0207 743 2639

19 August 2025