BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc

    (LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082)
     

    Statement re Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

    The Directors of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc confirm that they are
    satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock
    Smaller Companies Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of results for
    the half-year ended 31 August 2017, has previously been notified to a RIS.

    Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares to be
    held in treasury or for cancellation until the end of the mandatory closed
    period which is expected to be on or around 26 October 2017. 

    Enquiries:

    Ms S Beynsberger - Company Secretary
    for and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited

    Tel: 020 7743 2639

    Date: 25 September 2017