Directorate Change

Shires Smaller Companies PLC
17 November 2003


17 November 2003


Shires Smaller Companies Plc Appoints New Non-Executive Director


The Board of Shires Smaller Companies plc announces the appointment of Mike
Balfour as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 14 November 2003.

The details requiring to be disclosed under Listing Rule 16.4 will be announced
within 14 days of the effective date of appointment.

Shires Smaller Companies plc is managed by Glasgow Investment Managers Limited


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