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About the company
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The Company’s investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth for shareholders through investment mainly in smaller United Kingdom quoted companies. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing predominantly in the United Kingdom smaller companies which are listed or traded on the London Stock Exchange or on the alternative investment market (AIM). It also invests in securities which are listed overseas but have a secondary United Kingdom quotation. The Company invests in various sectors, including industrials, financials, consumer discretionary, basic materials, consumer staples, real estate, technology, healthcare, telecommunications, energy and communication services. The Company's investment manager is BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. The Company's alternative investment fund manager is BlackRock Fund Managers Limited.
- Revenue in GBP (TTM)-83.39m
- Net income in GBP-90.59m
- Incorporated1906
- Employees0.00
- LocationBlackRock Smaller Companies Trust12 Throgmorton AvenueLONDON EC2N 2DLUnited KingdomGBR
- Phone+44 20 7743 3000
- Websitehttps://www.blackrock.com/uk/individual/products/investment-trusts/our-range
Profile
| Management group(s) | BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. |
|---|---|
| AIC sector | UK Smaller Companies |
| ISIN | GB0006436108 |
| Launch date | 02 May 1906 |
| Share type | Ordinary Share |
| Structure | Investment Trust |
| Base currency | GBP |
Objective
To achieve its investment objective the Company invests predominantly in UK smaller companies with securities admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. The Company may also invest in securities which are listed overseas but have a secondary UK quotation.
Managed by
| Roland Arnold |
|---|
Management & contract fees
The management fee will be paid at 0.60% in respect of the first GBP 750m of the total assets of Company less current liabilities, reducing to 0.50% thereafter. The Company will no longer pay a performance fee. The contract is terminable on 6 months notice.
Peer analysis
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|---|---|---|
| IP Group Plc | 70.00m | -140.10m |
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| Pantheon Infrastructure PLC | 71.07m | 60.52m |
| Aberdeen Asia Focus PLC | 98.07m | 89.94m |
| SDCL Efficiency Income Trust PLC | 48.20m | 36.70m |
| Blackrock Greater Eurp Invstmnt Trst PLC | -32.63m | -40.20m |
| BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc | -83.39m | -90.59m |
| Pollen Street Group Ltd | 127.94m | 53.95m |
| Hansa Investment Company Ltd | 30.07m | 23.01m |
| Schroder Asian Totl Retrn Invstmt Co PLC | 10.03m | -1.07m |
| VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Ltd | -21.15m | -34.96m |
| Jpmorgan European Discovery Trust PLC | 128.14m | 118.28m |
| Partners Group Private Equity Ltd | 37.94m | 8.27m |
Institutional shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| Rathbones Investment Management Ltd.as of 22 Jan 2026 | 6.32m | 15.88% |
| City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd.as of 01 Aug 2025 | 2.13m | 5.36% |
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd.as of 16 Dec 2025 | 1.83m | 4.61% |
| West Yorkshire Pension Fundas of 03 Nov 2025 | 1.58m | 3.97% |
| Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLPas of 02 May 2025 | 1.50m | 3.76% |
| Saba Capital Management LPas of 17 Nov 2025 | 927.13k | 2.33% |
| Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers Ltd.as of 03 Nov 2025 | 925.00k | 2.32% |
| JP Morgan SE (London Branch)as of 03 Nov 2025 | 609.00k | 1.53% |
| UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd.as of 03 Nov 2025 | 500.00k | 1.26% |
| Natixis Investment Managers International SAas of 03 Nov 2025 | 474.00k | 1.19% |
