The Board of abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust plc declared a first interim dividend of 2.60 pence per share in respect of the year to 31 December 2023 (first interim 2022: 2.40 pence) payable on 28 April 2023 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 31 March 2023. The ex-date is 30 March 2023.