BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Has 237,873,950 Issued Shares Excluding Treasury Stock

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust had 237,873,950 issued ordinary shares of £0.05 each, excluding treasury shares, as of October 16, 2026. Treasury holdings totaled 60,818,655 shares. Shareholders should use 237,873,950 as the denominator for calculating interest disclosure requirements. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610160200PR_NEWS_PRUKDSCX_0004) on October 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)