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 20 October 2026 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 2,033.84p

Including ALL Revenue = 2,076.05p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 8.5% of Shareholders' Funds. Current gearing is 6.3%. There are currently 75,545,105 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact: 

Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: 0131 220 0733

21 October 2026