Tender Pool Update - Correction

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has issued a correction to a previous announcement, clarifying that the cash pool amount is £74,766,873. This update pertains to the tender offer associated with the proposed combination with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc, where 11,147,581 ordinary shares will be repurchased. As of April 30, 2026, the Tender Pool comprised £85,098,250 in equities and £74,766,873 in cash, alongside a second interim dividend of £3,177,060, resulting in a total value of £163,042,183 and a Tender Pool Net Asset Value per Share of 1,462.58p.

Disclaimer*

This announcement replaces the announcement released on Friday, 1 May 2026. The original announcement contained an incorrect cash pool amount. This should have read Cash (£) 74,766,873.

BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082

Tender Pool Update - Correction

The Company announced on 30 March 2026 the results of its tender offer (to be undertaken as part of the proposals for the combination of the Company and BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc), and pursuant to which 11,147,581 of the Company’s Ordinary Shares will be repurchased in aggregate. The Tender Pool of assets in respect of these tendered Shares has been established and is in the process of being realised. As at close of business on 30 April 2026, the composition of the Tender Pool was as follows:

Equities (£) 85,098,250

Cash (£) 74,766,873

Second interim dividend payable* 3,177,060

Total Value (£) 163,042,183

*The dividend of 28.50p per share pays to shareholders on 8 May 2026

Tendered Shares held in escrow 11,147,581

Tender Pool NAV per Share 1,462.58p

Contact:

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

Date: 5 May 2026