JPMorgan Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announced that Andrew Robson will retire from the Board immediately after the forthcoming AGM. Accordingly, he will not stand for reappointment at that meeting. Andrew has served as a non-executive Director of the Company since 2007 and as Chairman of the Audit Committee since 2013. The Board is very grateful to him for his valuable contribution during his tenure and wish him all the best for the future.