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 3 November 2023 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,362.02p

Including ALL Revenue = 1,404.07p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 11.4% of Shareholders' Funds. Current gearing is 3.3%. There are currently 84,414,605 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact: 

Michael Campbell

For and on behalf of Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: 0131 220 0733

6 November 2023