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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc announced on 07 November 2025 that its issued capital comprises 40,314,792 ordinary shares of £0.25 each, excluding 9,678,731 shares held in treasury. This figure of 40,314,792 shares should be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculating their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. This routine update provides clarity on the company's voting rights and capital structure for regulatory compliance, and typically has no direct impact on the stock share price.

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc (the “Company”)

LEI - 549300MS535KC2WH4082

Voting Rights and Capital (Article 15 Transparency Directive, DTR 5.6)

In conformity with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("the Rules") provision 5.6.1, the Company would like to notify the market that as at 07 November 2025 its issued capital comprised 40,314,792 ordinary shares of £0.25 each, excluding 9,678,731 shares held in treasury.

Shareholders should therefore use 40,314,792 (being the Company’s issued share capital excluding shares held in treasury) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in the Company under the Rules.

All enquiries:

Lucy Dina

Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel: 0207 743 5324

07 November 2025