Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc — Net Asset Value 2026

May 15, 2026

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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc ("ASCOT")

The Net Asset Values ("NAVs") per Ordinary Share for the above company as at the close of business on 14 May 2026 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,739.17p

Including ALL Revenue = 1,766.42p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 9.8% of Shareholders' Funds.  Current gearing is 7.3%.  There are currently 78,022,605 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact: 

Michael Campbell

For and on behalf of Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: 0131 220 0733

15 May 2026

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