Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc
    Legal Entity Identifier: 213800GZ9WC73A92Q326

    Director Declaration

    In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, the Board of Aberforth Smaller
    Companies Trust plc announces that Richard Rae, a non-executive director of the
    Company, was appointed as a non-executive director of blur Group plc on 12 July
    2017.

    Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries - 12 July 2017

    For further information contact:

    David Holland
    Aberforth Partners LLP
    Telephone: 0131 220 0733.