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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has announced that as of 16 October 2026, its issued share capital consists of 237,873,950 ordinary shares, with an additional 60,818,655 shares held in treasury. This figure of 237,873,950 shares, excluding treasury shares, should be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculating their notification requirements regarding interests in the Company under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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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 16 October 2026 its issued capital comprised 237,873,950 ordinary shares of £0.05 each, excluding 60,818,655 shares held in treasury.

Shareholders should therefore use 237,873,950 (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:

Graham Venables

Company Secretary
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel: 0203 649 3432

16 October 2026