Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc - 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 7 October 2026 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,970.23p

Including ALL Revenue = 2,012.88p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 7.4% of Shareholders' Funds.  Current gearing is 7.1%.  There are currently 75,714,605 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact: 

Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: 0131 220 0733

8 October 2026