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 September 2026 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,922.42p

Including ALL Revenue = 1,957.93p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 9.5% of Shareholders' Funds. Current gearing is 0.7%. There are currently 76,425,605 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact:  

Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: 0131 220 0733

3 September 2026