Directorate change - Appointment of Director

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JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announced the appointment of Ms. Penelope Kyle as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective August 1, 2026. Ms. Kyle brings extensive international experience in investment management, distribution, and regulated governance, most recently as Chief Operating Officer, EMEA Distribution at Franklin Templeton. Her expertise includes US equity and North American markets, oversight, strategy, operations, risk, and regulatory engagement, which the company believes makes her well-suited for the role. No further disclosure is required under UK Listing Rules regarding her appointment.

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JPMorgan US Smaller Co. IT

23 June 2026

JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc

Appointment of Director

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Information disclosed in accordance with UK Listing Rules 6.4.6 R (1) and 6.4.8 R (1)

The Board of JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc (the 'Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Penelope Kyle as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2026.

Ms. Kyle has international experience across investment management, distribution and regulated governance, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer, EMEA Distribution at Franklin Templeton. She brings deep US equity and North American market expertise alongside strong oversight skills, strategy, operational execution, risk and control frameworks, and regulator engagement, making her well suited for this role.

No further information is to be disclosed pursuant to paragraphs 6.4.8 R (2) to 6.4.8 R (6) of the UK Listing Rules in respect of Ms. Kyle's appointment.

23 June 2026

For further information, please contact:

Priyanka Vijay Anand

JPMorgan Funds Limited - Company Secretary

020 7742 4000

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