Director Declaration

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Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has announced that Non-executive Director Ruth Beechey will be appointed as a Non-executive Director of Rights and Issues Investment Trust plc, effective March 26, 2026. This disclosure is made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9.

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Brown Advisory US Smaller Cos. PLC

13 February 2026

Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC (the 'Company')

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300HKKL9K1NY4TW55

Director Declaration

Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has been notified that Ruth Beechey, a Non-executive Director of the Company, is to be appointed as a Non-executive Director of Rights and Issues Investment Trust plc with effect from 26 March 2026.

This announcement is made pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.9.

Enquiries:

FundRock Partners Limited, Company Secretary

ukfundscosec@apexgroup.com

13 February 2026

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