Statement re Listing Rule 9.6.14

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc

Director Declaration

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, the Board of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc announces that Julia Le Blan, a non-executive director of the Company, was appointed as a non-executive director of The Biotech Growth Trust plc on 12 July 2016.

Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries – 13 July 2016

For further information contact:

David Holland, Aberforth Partners LLP, telephone: [phone].