Dividend Declaration

London Stock Exchange Announcement

The Global Smaller Companies Trust plc

(the 'Company')

LEI: 2138008RRULYQP8VP386

Final Dividend

As part of the announcement of the Company's annual results for the year ended 30 April 2026, released at 7.00 a.m. this morning, the Directors have declared, subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, a final dividend of 2.45 pence per ordinary share. This dividend is payable on 18 September 2026 to holders of ordinary shares on the register at close of business on 7 August 2026. The ex-dividend date will be 6 August 2026.

Columbia Threadneedle Investment Business Limited,

Company Secretary

26 June 2026

For further information, please contact:

Ian Ridge

Columbia Threadneedle Investment Business Limited

Telephone: 020 7464 5000