Director Declaration

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has announced that non-executive Director Ms. Dunke Afe will assume the role of marketing director at Fiskars UK (Vita) Limited starting May 5, 2026. This appointment is a director's declaration in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14.

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BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082

Director Declaration

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc (the “Company”) hereby gives notification in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 that Ms Dunke Afe, a non-executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a marketing director of Fiskars UK (Vita) Limited with effect from 5 May 2026.

Mr G Venables
For and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Company Secretary

Date: 5 May 2026