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 18 May 2026 its issued capital comprised 60,630,371 ordinary shares of £0.25 each, excluding 10,255,731 shares held in treasury.

Shareholders should therefore use 60,630,371 (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

18 May 2026