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      <title>Tender Pool Update</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has provided an update on its tender pool, established as part of its combination with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc, which will see 11,147,581 ordinary shares repurchased. As of April 23, 2026, the tender pool holds £122,926,739 in equities and £42,832,997 in cash, along with a second interim dividend payable of £3,177,060, bringing the total value to £168,936,793. The net asset value per share for the tendered shares is 1,515.45p, with the dividend of 28</description>
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      <title>Re-enablement of settlement for BRSC shares</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has announced the re-enablement of settlement for its shares following a misallocation of securities related to the BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc Scheme of Reconstruction. The company confirms that all allocations have been corrected across relevant accounts, resolving the issue that had previously disabled the security.
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      <title>Disablement of the security from trading</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has announced that its Ordinary Shares have been temporarily disabled from trading by Euroclear due to an error in the allocation of shares to a limited number of BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc shareholders following their recent combination. The company is working with all parties to resolve this issue promptly to re-enable the settlement of its Ordinary Shares.
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      <title>Directorate change</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc announces the appointment of Louise Nash and Angela Lane as Non-executive Directors, effective April 17, 2026, following the combination with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc. Both new directors will also serve on the Company&apos;s Audit, Nomination &amp; Remuneration, and Management Engagement Committees. Mrs. Nash brings experience as a former UK Small and Mid-Cap fund manager and has held previous non-executive roles, including with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc</description>
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      <title>Changes in FTSE UK Index Series</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>FTSE Russell has announced changes to the FTSE UK Index Series effective April 21, 2026, following a scheme of reconstruction between Blackrock Throgmorton Trust and Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust. Blackrock Throgmorton Trust will be deleted from the FTSE 250 Index, while Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust will remain. Additionally, JPMorgan Claverhouse IT will be added to the FTSE 250 Index and removed from the FTSE SmallCap Index.
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      <title>Results of the Scheme</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc announced the successful combination of its assets with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc, resulting in the acquisition of approximately £303.2 million in net assets through the issuance of 20,892,579 new shares. These new shares are expected to commence trading on the London Stock Exchange on April 17, 2026, bringing the total ordinary shares to 60,705,371. Following this transaction, Angela Lane and Louise Nash will join the board as non-executive Directors,</description>
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      <title>Dividend Declaration</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc announced a second and final interim dividend of 28.50 pence per ordinary share, payable on May 8, 2026. This dividend is for the financial year ending February 28, 2026, and will not be received by BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc shareholders if the proposed combination, expected to be effective April 16, 2026, is completed. The company is transitioning to quarterly dividends, with the first expected in September 2026 at 11.125 pence per share, representing</description>
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      <title>Result of Tender Offer</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has announced the results of its Tender Offer, which is part of a proposed combination with BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc. A total of 18,893,897 Shares were tendered, representing 47.46% of the issued share capital, with all basic entitlements accepted in full and excess tenders satisfied at approximately 23.94%. Consequently, 11,147,581 Shares, or 28% of the issued share capital, will be repurchased. The implementation of the Tender Offer is contingent on</description>
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      <title>Net Asset Value(s)</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Portfolio Update</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC reported a net asset value per share increase of 6.2% for January 2026, reaching 1,580.24p and outperforming its benchmark index which returned 4.9%. The trust&apos;s gross assets stood at £672.5 million, with net gearing at 4.9% and an ongoing charges ratio of 0.8%. Key holdings include Great Portland Estates, XPS Pensions, and IntegraFin, with significant sector weightings in Industrials (31.1%) and Financials (25.3%), predominantly in the United Kingdom (97.2%</description>
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      <title>Total Voting Rights</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has announced that as of 28 February 2026, its issued share capital consists of 39,812,792 ordinary shares of £0.25 each, with 10,180,731 shares held in treasury. Shareholders are advised to use the figure of 39,812,792 as the denominator for calculating notification requirements regarding their interests in the Company under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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      <title>Combination of BlackRock Smaller Companies Tr...</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc and BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc are proposing a combination to create a larger entity with approximately £780 million in net assets, aiming for enhanced scale, liquidity, and cost efficiencies. Eligible shareholders of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust will have the option for a cash exit via a tender offer for up to 28% of its issued share capital at a 1.0% discount to Net Asset Value, with a record date of February 23, 2026. The combination involves a </description>
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      <title>Holding(s) in Company</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rathbones Investment Management Ltd has reduced its total holding in BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC to 15.985% of the voting rights, which equates to 6,364,071 shares. This change, effective January 22, 2026, represents a decrease from their previous notification of 16.9901%. The acquisition or disposal of voting rights was the reason for this notification, with Rathbones Investment Management Limited holding 15.8839% and Rathbones Investment Management International Limited holding 0.101</description>
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      <title>Director/PDMR Shareholding</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mark Little, a Non-Executive Director of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc, has made an initial notification regarding a transaction. He purchased 6 ordinary shares of 25p each at a price of £13.00 per share on December 10, 2025, on the London Stock Exchange. This purchase was a dividend reinvestment.
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      <title>Transaction in Own Shares</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has purchased 30,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 1,299.49 pence per share, which will be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company&apos;s issued share capital, excluding treasury shares, will be 39,812,792 ordinary shares. After settlement on December 11, 2025, 10,180,731 shares will be held in treasury, representing 20.36% of the total issued share capital. For regulatory reporting, the market should exclude treasury shares and </description>
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      <title>Submission of Document</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has submitted its Half Yearly Financial Report for the period ended 31 August 2025 to the National Storage Mechanism. This report, which contains key financial figures and data, is now available for inspection via the National Storage Mechanism website and the company&apos;s own website. Investors should review this document for any information that may impact the stock&apos;s share price.
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      <title>Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc (LEI: 549300MS535KC2WH4082) announced on 5 November 2025 the availability of its full portfolio investments disclosure as at 30 September 2025. This crucial information, accessible on the company&apos;s website, provides investors with transparency into the trust&apos;s underlying asset allocation and specific holdings. The release of these detailed portfolio insights is significant for evaluating the trust&apos;s investment strategy and could impact investor perception an</description>
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      <title>Half-year Report</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC announced its half-yearly financial results for the six months ended August 31, 2025. The net asset value per ordinary share, with debt at fair value, increased by 2.9%, while the ordinary share price rose by 4.9%. The revenue return per ordinary share decreased by 6.4% to 25.77p. The company declared an interim dividend of 16.00p per share, a 3.2% increase from the previous interim dividend of 15.50p. The company bought back 2,139,000 ordinary shares for £2</description>
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      <title>Mandatory Closed Period Compliance with MAR</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc has confirmed compliance with Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) regarding inside information leading up to the announcement of results for the period ending August 31, 2025. As a result, the company may continue to issue ordinary shares from treasury or buy back its ordinary shares, to be held in treasury or for cancellation. This activity is permitted until the end of the mandatory closed period, expected to be around October 22, 2025.

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      <title>HSBC HOLDINGS PLC ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ITS TENDER OFFERS FOR FOUR SERIES OF NOTES</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>HSBC Holdings plc (the &apos;Company&apos;, &apos;we&apos; or &apos;us&apos;) today announces the results of its previously announced four separate offers to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding series of notes listed in the table below. We refer to the outstanding notes listed in the table below collectively as the &apos;Notes&apos; and separately as a &apos;series&apos; of Notes. We refer to each offer to purchase a series of Notes as an &apos;Offer&apos;, and collectively as the &apos;Offers&apos;.</description>
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