Notification of change to director's information

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The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC announces that James Williams will join the board as a non-executive director and Chairman designate of F&C Investment Trust plc, effective May 1, 2026, in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.9(2).

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European Smaller Companies Tst PLC

29 April 2026

JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800N1B1HCQG2W4V90

29 April 2026

THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

('the Company')

Change to Director Information

In accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.9(2), the Company announces that James Williams will be appointed as a non-executive director and Chairman designate of F&C Investment Trust plc with effect from 1 May 2026.

For further information contact:

Janus Henderson Secretarial Services UK Limited

Corporate Secretary

Telephone: 020 7818 5919

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