The Board of The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announced the appointment of Yen Mei Lim as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 3 April 2023. Mei is Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development at Anthemis Group. Mei is also a director of NASDAQ-quoted Anthemis Digital Acquisitions I Corp.

In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13(1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to this appointment.