Tender Pool Update

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has provided an update on its tender pool, established as part of its combination with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc, which will see 11,147,581 ordinary shares repurchased. As of April 30, 2026, the tender pool's assets comprised £85,098,250 in equities, £766,873 in cash, and a second interim dividend of £3,177,060, totaling £163,042,183. The net asset value per share for the tendered shares is 1,462.58p.

Disclaimer*

BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082

Tender Pool Update

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 (£) ,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: 1 May 2026