Director Declaration

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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc announces that non-executive Director Karen Roydon has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust plc, effective from 5 June 2026. This appointment is a director declaration in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R (2).

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Scottish Oriental Smlr Co Tst PLC

24 February 2026

The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc ('the Company')

LEI: 213800DBSW6WJXKNXL87

Director Declaration

In accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R (2), the Company announces that Karen Roydon, non-executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust plc with effect from 5 June 2026.

Juniper Partners Limited

Company Secretary

email: cosec@junipartners.com

Tel: 0131 378 0500

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