Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust 

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc is a closed-end equity investment vehicle overseen by Aberforth Partners LLP. This trust primarily allocates capital to publicly traded companies across diverse sectors within the United Kingdom's equity markets. Its core investment approach centers on identifying undervalued shares of smaller-capitalization businesses. The portfolio is constructed through rigorous fundamental analysis, utilizing both bottom-up and top-down stock selection strategies that meticulously assess companies' financial health and competitive market positions. The trust's performance is measured against the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding investment companies). Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc was established on December 10, 1990, and is registered in the United Kingdom.