Statement re Mandatory Closed Period Compliance...

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc

(LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082)

Statement re Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR

The Directors of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside information, which the Directors and BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of results for the half-year ended 31 August 2018, has previously been notified to a RIS.

Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares to be held in treasury or for cancellation until the end of the mandatory closed period which is expected to be on or around 25 October 2018. 

Enquiries:

Ms S Beynsberger - Company Secretary
for and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Tel: [phone]

Date: 25 September 2018