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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has announced that as of 31 March 2026, its issued share capital comprises 39,812,792 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 25 pence and carrying one vote. The company also holds 10,180,731 ordinary shares in treasury. Shareholders are advised to use the figure of 39,812,792 as the denominator for calculating their notification obligations regarding interests in the company under the 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 31 March 2026 its issued share capital consisted of 39,812,792 Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each, carrying one vote per share (ordinary shares held in treasury: 10,180,731).

Shareholders should use 39,812,792 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.

Contact:

Lucy Dina

for and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, Company Secretary

Tel: 0207 743 5324

Date: 01 April 2026