Net Asset Value(s)

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 2 March 2026 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,829.90p

Including ALL Revenue = 1,835.14p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 11.1% of Shareholders' Funds. Current gearing is 6.6%. There are currently 79,124,105 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact:  

Michael Campbell

For and on behalf of Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: 0131 220 0733

3 March 2026