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As of October 28, 2025, BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc reports its issued capital comprises 40,529,792 ordinary shares, each with a value of £0.25. The company holds 9,463,731 shares in treasury. Shareholders should use the figure of 40,529,792 when calculating their interest in the company to determine if they need to notify any changes, according to FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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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 28 October 2025 its issued capital comprised 40,529,792 ordinary shares of £0.25 each, excluding 9,463,731 shares held in treasury.

Shareholders should therefore use 40,529,792 (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:

Graham Venables

Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel: 0203 649 3432

28 October 2025