BRIEF — Scottish Oriental Launches Strategic Review Of Company's Future Options

Oct 13 (Reuters) — Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC: Scottish Oriental - Strategic Review Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Decided To Undertake A Strategic Review Of Company's Future Options Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust - Appoints Investec Bank To Assist With Strategic Review Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust - Decides Not To Proceed With Conditional Tender Offer At This Time Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust - Strategic Review To Consider Potential Combination With Another Investment Company Source text:... Further company coverage: SOST.L (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)