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REPLACEMENT OF ANNOUNCEMENT 8774K RELEASED AT 7.00AM ON 3 JULY 2026. ORDERING OF FINAL SENTENCE AMENDED.
JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED
THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
Legal Entity Identifier: 213800N1B1HCQG2W4V90
3 July 2026
THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
('the Company')
Prospective dividend for the year ending 30 June 2027
The Company's dividend policy is to target a total dividend of at least 5% of the NAV per share as at the previous year end.
Based on the unaudited net asset value of 252.4p per share as at 30 June 2026, the Company anticipates paying a total dividend of 12.64p per share in respect of the year ending 30 June 2027. Based on the share price as at 30 June 2026, this would represent a yield of 5.4%.
It is expected that the dividend will be paid by way of four quarterly interim distributions of 3.16p per share each which will be paid in November 2026, February, May and August 2027.
The Company will maintain its investment focus on capital growth with dividends paid out of income as well as capital reserves.
For further information, please contact:
Janus Henderson Secretarial Services UK Limited
Corporate Secretary to The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC
+44 (0)20 7818 1818
| TIDM | ESCT |
| Share Price | 236.39p0.64% |
| Market Cap | £970.09m |
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced on 3 July 2026 an anticipated total dividend of 12.64p per share for the year ending 30 June 2027. This dividend is based on the unaudited net asset value of 252.4p per share as at 30 June 2026, representing a 5.4% yield based on the share price at that date. The Company expects to pay this as four quarterly interim distributions of 3.16p per share each in November 2026, February, May, and August 2027.
| Date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Time | 07:17:40 |
| Category | Capital structure |
| ID | 9527K |