BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Has 237,548,950 Issued Shares, Excluding Treasury Stock

• BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust had 237,548,950 ordinary shares of £0.05 each outstanding as of October 26, 2026.
• The total excludes 61,143,655 treasury shares. Shareholders should use 237,548,950 as the denominator for interest disclosure calculations.

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