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| TIDM | GSCT |
| Share Price | 195.00p-0.31% |
| Market Cap | £804.17m |
On 15 August 2025, Anja Balfour retired as a non-executive director of The Global Smaller Companies Trust plc, having previously served as Chair of the Board and Nomination Committee. Graham Oldroyd succeeded her as Chairman of the Board and Nomination Committee, while Bulbul Barrett took on the role of Senior Independent Director from Graham Oldroyd.
| Date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Time | 16:42:06 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 5970V |
London Stock Exchange Announcement
The Global Smaller Companies Trust plc
(the 'Company')
LEI: 2138008RRULYQP8VP386
Director Retirement and Change in the Chair of the Board and Nomination Committee and Senior Independent Director
Following the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 15 August 2025, Anja Balfour retired as a non-executive director of the Company. Anja was the Chair of the Board and the Nomination Committee.
As indicated within the Company's Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 April 2025, Graham Oldroyd will now become the Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Graham was the Senior Independent Director and as a consequence, Bulbul Barrett will now take on this role from Graham.
The Company would like to thank Anja for her significant contribution as a non-executive director and then as Chairman.
This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 6.4.6 R of the UK Listing Rules.
15 August 2025
For further information, please contact:
Ian Ridge
Columbia Threadneedle Investment Business Limited
Telephone: 020 7464 5000