Directorate change

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JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC announced that Christopher Metcalfe will be stepping down from his role as Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director on April 1, 2026, after more than seven years of service. The Board expressed gratitude for his contributions and has initiated a recruitment process to maintain an appropriate balance of experience, skills, and diversity on the Board.

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JPMorgan US Smaller Co. IT

26 March 2026

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

JPMORGAN US SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

(the 'Company')

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300MDD7SOXDMBN667

Information disclosed in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6

The Company announces that, after more than seven years of service, Mr Christopher Metcalfe will be stepping down from the Board with effect from 1 April 2026. The entire Board extends sincere thanks to Christopher for his significant contributions during his tenure as Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director.

The Board has commenced a recruitment process to ensure that it continues to have an appropriate balance of experience, skills and diversity.

26 March 2026

For further information, please contact:

Priyanka Vijay Anand

JPMorgan Funds Limited

0800 20 40 20 (or +44 1268 44 44 70)

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