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 7 August 2023 were:-

Excluding current year Revenue = 1,430.15p

Including ALL Revenue = 1,452.11p

ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 11.3% of Shareholders' Funds.  Current gearing is 5.0%.  There are currently 84,649,605 Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.

Contact: 

Michael Campbell

For and on behalf of Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries

Telephone: [phone]

8 August 2023

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