BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC Regulatory News (BRSC)

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 20 August 2025 its issued capital comprised 41,892,792 ordinary shares of £0.25 each, excluding 8,100,731 shares held in treasury.

Shareholders should therefore use 41,892,792 (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:

Graham Venables

Company SecretaryBlackRock Investment Management (UK) LimitedTel: 0203 649 3432

20 August 2025