Net Asset Value(s)

JPMORGAN EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC (the 'Company')

THE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE UNAUDITED NET ASSET VALUES (NAV) As at: 20 December 2016

THE CAPITAL ONLY NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE IN PENCE, WITH DEBT AT PAR VALUE:

333.73

THE NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE IN PENCE, INCLUDING INCOME WITH DEBT AT PAR VALUE:

336.72

Name of contact and telephone number for queries:

Debbie Sarfas 0044 207 742 3449

Name of authorised company official responsible for making this notification:

Jonathan Latter 0044 207 742 3408 - Company Secretary

Date: 21 December 2016