LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

JPMORGAN US SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

(the 'Company')

DIRECTOR'S DECLARATION

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300MDD7SOXDMBN667

Information disclosed in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 (R)

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 (R), the Board of JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announces that Dr Shefaly Yogendra has been appointed to the Board of Witan Investment Trust plc as a non-executive Director with effect from 1st February 2023.

There is no further information to be disclosed in respect of paragraph 9.6.14 of the UKLA Listing Rules.

10th January 2023

For further information, please contact:

Lucy Dina

JPMorgan Funds Limited - Company Secretary

020 7742 4000

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