Total Voting Rights

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As of January 31, 2026, The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC has a total of 74,385,131 ordinary shares outstanding, with 16,513,494 held in treasury, resulting in 57,871,637 voting rights. This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders calculating their notification requirements under FCA rules, while 4,257 preference stock units do not carry voting rights.

Disclaimer*

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC

02 February 2026

JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800NE2NCQ67M2M998

2 February 2026

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

(the "Company")

Total Voting Rights as at 31 January 2026

In conformity with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, we notify the market of the following:

As at 31 January 2026, the Company's capital consisted of 74,385,131 ordinary shares of 25p each. The Company held 16,513,494 ordinary shares in treasury and therefore the total number of voting rights in the Company was 57,871,637. On a poll, members have one vote for each share held. There are also 4,257 preference stock units in issue, which do not carry voting rights.

The above figure for ordinary shares (57,871,637) may be used by shareholders 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 voting rights of the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

For further information please call:

Janus Henderson Secretarial Services UK Limited

Corporate Secretary

Telephone: 020 7818 1818

Harriet Hall

PR Director, Investment Trusts

Janus Henderson Investors

Telephone: 020 7818 2919

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