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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc announced on 23 June 2026 that it will enter a closed period effective 27 June 2026. This period will remain until the release of its financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2026, with an expected conclusion around 28 July 2026. During this mandatory closed period, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares for cancellation.
Disseminated via PRN on 23 June 2026
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc
Closed Period Notification
In accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation, Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc (the Company) announces that with effect from 27 June 2026, it will enter into a closed period which will remain in place until the Company releases its financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2026.
However, the Company is satisfied that any information which the Directors or the Company may have during the closed period will be notified to a Regulatory Information Service. Accordingly, the Company may continue to buy back its ordinary shares for cancellation during the mandatory closed period which is expected to end on or around 28 July 2026.
Aberforth Partners LLP, Secretaries
23 June 2026
