Directorate Update

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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc announced that David Graham will not be joining the Board as a non-executive Director due to personal reasons, despite a prior announcement on 16 February 2026. The Board expressed gratitude for Mr. Graham's engagement in the appointment process and will continue its succession planning, informing shareholders of any future appointments.

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Scottish Oriental Smlr Co Tst PLC

02 June 2026

The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc ('the Company')

LEI: 213800DBSW6WJXKNXL87

Directorate Update

Further to the announcement made on 16 February 2026 regarding the proposed appointment of David Graham as a non-executive Director of the Company, the Board announces that, due to personal reasons, Mr Graham is no longer able to join the Board.

The Board would like to thank Mr Graham for the time he has given to the appointment process and extends its best wishes to him.

The Board will continue to review its composition as part of its ongoing succession-planning process and will update shareholders on any future appointments as appropriate.

Juniper Partners Limited

Company Secretary

email: cosec@junipartners.com

Tel: 0131 378 0500

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