Net Asset Value(s)

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 17 December 2012 were:-                               
                                                                               
Excluding current year Revenue = 773.07p                                       
                                                                               
Including ALL Revenue = 791.62p                                                
                                                                               
ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 13.2% of    
Shareholders' Funds. Current gearing is 6.8%. There are currently 95,692,792   
Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.                                                
                                                                               
Contact - David Holland (Tel: [phone])                                   
                                                                               
Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries - 18 December 2012