Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc announced an interim dividend of 12.95 pence per Ordinary Share, which represents an increase of 7.5% on the previous year?s 12.05 pence. The interim dividend will be paid on 25 August 2023 to Shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4 August 2023. The ex dividend date is 3 August 2023.