CORRECT: Blackrock emerging companies head Dan Whitestone leaves

(Correcting Dan Whitestone’s name in headline).

Blackrock Smaller Cos Trust PLC - investment trust focused on smaller UK quoted companies - Says Managing Director and Head of Emerging Companies Team Dan Whitestone decides to leave Blackrock to take some time away from the industry. Notes Lead Manager Roland Arnold continues as sole manager of the portfolio, and will replace Whitestone as head of the emerging companies team.

Current stock price: 1,305.37 pence, down 0.5% on Wednesday afternoon in London

12-month change: up 0.9%

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