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 8 April 2026 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,720.74p

Including ALL Revenue = 1,733.29p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 10.1% of Shareholders' Funds.   Current gearing is 6.8%.   There are currently 78,614,605 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact:  

Michael Campbell

For and on behalf of Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: 0131 220 0733

9 April 2026