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 8 August 2013 were:-                                  
                                                                               
Excluding current year Revenue = 1,013.17p                                     
                                                                               
Including ALL Revenue = 1,024.28p                                              
                                                                               
ASCOT has bank debt facilities available to allow gearing of up to 10.2% of    
Shareholders' Funds. Current gearing is 7.0%. There are currently 95,557,792   
Ordinary Shares of 1p in issue.                                                
                                                                               
Contact - David Holland (Tel: [phone])                                   
                                                                               
Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries - 9 August 2013