Net Asset Value(s)

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Net Asset Value(s)

PR Newswire

London, April 19

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc (“ASCOT”)

The Net Asset Values (“NAVs”) per Ordinary Share for the above company as at the close of business on 16 April 2021 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,613.02p

Including ALL Revenue = 1,617.79p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 10.1% of Shareholders’ Funds. Current gearing is 5.5%. There are currently 88,723,066 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact:Michael CampbellFor and on behalf of Aberforth Partners LLP, SecretariesTelephone: 0131 220 0733

19 April 2021