Notice of Results

ABERFORTH SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST plc


Board Meeting Notification


Please be advised that the Board of Directors of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc will meet on 16 July 2004 to
consider the interim results and interim dividend for the year to 31 December 2004.

It is anticipated that an announcement will be made on 16 July 2004.
Contact - David Holland (Tel: [phone])
Aberforth Partners, Secretaries - 15 July 2004

ANNOUNCEMENT ENDS