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 Rule 5.6.1R, the Company would like to notify the market that as at 31 August 2023 its issued share capital consisted of 48,582,292 Ordinary Shares of 25 pence each (excluding treasury shares), carrying one vote per share. As at 31 August 2023, the Company held 1,411,231 ordinary shares in treasury.

Shareholders should use 48,582,292 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. 

All enquiries:

Sarah BeynsbergerBlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, Company SecretaryTel: 0207 743 2639

1 September 2023