Jefferies Financial lifts BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust voting rights to 5.25% via financial instruments

• Jefferies Financial Group lifted its total voting rights interest in BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust to 5.25% on Aug. 18, 2026.
• The position comprised 0% voting rights attached to shares, 5.25% via financial instruments, representing 12,703,378 voting rights.
• Previous disclosure showed 5.19% total, including 0.4% from shares and 4.78% through financial instruments.

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