RNS Number : 0978Y

Global Smaller Cos. Trust PLC (The)

25 March 2026

London Stock Exchange Announcement

The Global Smaller Companies Trust plc

(the 'Company')

LEI: 2138008RRULYQP8VP386

Director declaration  

The Global Smaller Companies Trust plc (the 'Company') announces that Graham Oldroyd, who is a non-executive director of the Company and also the Chairman, will be appointed as a non-executive director of JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust plc with effect from the conclusion of its annual general meeting to be held on 7 May 2026.

This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 6.4.9 R of the Financial Conduct Authority's UK Listing Rules.

25 March 2026

For further information, please contact:

Ian Ridge

Columbia Threadneedle Investment Business Limited

Telephone: 020 7464 5000

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