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 8 February 2016 were:-
Excluding current year Revenue = 1,108.29p
Including ALL Revenue = 1,130.04p
ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 11.6% of Shareholders’ Funds.  Current gearing is 2.2%.  There are currently 95,023,792 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.
Contact – David Holland (Tel: 0131 220 0733)
Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries – 9 February 2016
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