Key Information Document Purpose: This document provides you with key information about this investment product. It is not marketing material. The information is required by law to help you understand the nature, risks, costs, potential gains and losses of this product and to help you compare it with other products. Product The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC ISIN: GB00BMCF8689 An Investment Trust manufactured by Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited. The Manufacturer is authorised in the UK and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"). More information is available at www.janushenderson.com/JHIT or by calling +44 (0)20 7818 1818. This document is dated 30 October 2024. What is this product? Type while maintaining a level of risk consistent with the profile of the This investment trust (“the Company”) is an investment company company. Net gearing is limited to a maximum of 30% of NAV at as defined in Section 833 of the Companies Act 2006 andthe time of investment. operates as an investment trust in accordance with Section 1158 ofIntended Retail Investor the Corporation Tax Act 2010. The Company is listed on theInvestors (retail, professional and eligible counterparties) with at London Stock Exchange and subject to the UK Listing Rules,least basic capital markets knowledge or experience of shares, Prospectus Regulation Rules and Disclosure Guidance andwho understand the Company's risks, seeking capital growth from Transparency Rules issued by the FCA.smaller European companies excluding the UK, and intend to Objectives invest their money for at least five years. This Company is The Company seeks capital growth by investing in smaller and designed to be used only as a component in a diversified medium sized companies which are quoted, domiciled, listed or investment portfolio and is not designed for investors who are have operations in Europe (excluding the UK). Smaller and unable to accept more than a minimal loss of their investment. medium sized companies are defined as those whose marketThis investment has no maturity date. There are no circumstances capitalisation is equal to or below the largest member of theunder which Janus Henderson would be entitled to terminate the Euromoney Smaller European Companies ex-UK index at the timeCompany unilaterally. There are no circumstances under which the of investing. The Company may use financial instruments knownCompany can be automatically terminated. as derivatives for the purpose of efficient portfolio management What are the risks and what could I get in return? Risk Indicator high risk class.12345 67This rates the potential losses from future performance at a Lower Risk Higher Riskmedium-high level, and poor market conditions will likely impactthe capacity of the manufacturer to pay you. The risk indicator assumes that you keep the product for 5 years. The actual risk can vary significantly if you cash in at an early stage This product does not include any protection from future market and you may get back less. performance so you could lose some or all of your investment. The summary risk indicator is a guide to the level of risk of this The summary risk indicator does not include risks such as risks product compared to other products. It shows how likely it is that associated with gearing, portfolio concentration, single market the product will lose money because of movements in the markets exposure, currency risk, counterparty risk, regulatory risk, or because we are not able to pay you. derivatives risk and emerging markets risk, for example. Details of all relevant risks are on the Company's website and in the annual We have classified this product as 5 out of 7, which is a medium- report which can be found at www.janushenderson.com/JHIT. Investment performance information Aims to achieve capital growth in excess of the MSCI Europe ex UK Small Cap Index. What could affect my return positively? Historically, small-cap stocks have outperformed large-cap stocks over the long-term. They tend to outperform in young bull markets when stocks are moving higher. This is generally the case when the economy is strong or strengthening, company profits are rising, and investor confidence is high. What could affect my return negatively? Small-caps are riskier than their large cap counterparts and their value can be more sensitive to market movements and rising interest rates. As they are more volatile, they may be more vulnerable to recessions, market crashes, and other geopolitical events. In severe adverse market conditions you could lose some or all of your investment. What happens if Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited is unable to pay out? In the event of the default or liquidation of Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited, there would be no direct impact on investors as the assets in the Company are held independently of Janus Henderson. The Board of the Company would seek to find a new investment manager. However, a default by the Company or any of the underlying holdings could affect the value of your investment. You may sell your shares at any time on the London Stock Exchange using your share dealing service. Your shares are sold to another buyer in the market and not directly to the Company or Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited. If the Company goes into liquidation the investments will be sold and you will receive your pro rata share of the proceeds after settlement of any liabilities. Investment Trusts are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. What are the costs? This disclosure has been prepared with reference to the FCA’s statement on 19 September 2024 that Investment Trusts are no longer required to follow the historical cost disclosures under the PRIIPs Regulation. The person/company selling you or advising you about this product may charge you costs (which may include broker commission, platform fees, advisory fees and/or stamp duty). If so, this person/company will provide you with information about these costs, and show you the impact that all costs will have on your investment over time. In purchasing the Company’s ordinary shares, as with shares in listed companies more generally, there should be no additional costs paid by you other than those mentioned above. As a listed company, the Company’s operating costs are disclosed in the annual report and accounts. The Association of Investment Companies (“AIC”) has recommended that Investment Trusts disclose an Ongoing Charges Figure (“OCF”). This is calculated annually as a percentage of the average net assets and provides an indication of the underlying day-to-day operating costs of the Company. The most recent figure for the year ended 30 June 2024 was 0.67%. More information on the calculation of the OCF, as well as costs more generally, are set out in the annual report. For the avoidance of doubt, the OCF does not represent an additional fee that shareholders must pay directly to the Company. Instead, the operating costs are paid by the Company and are reflected in the Company’s Net Asset Value (NAV). The table below shows the breakdown of annualized costs and charges payable by you to the Company One-off costs Entry costs0.00% The impact of the costs you pay when entering your investment. Neither theinvestment manager nor the Company makes any charges when youpurchase your investment. Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) of 0.5% ispayable if UK shares are purchased on the secondary market. Exit costs 0.00% The impact of the costs of exiting your investment when you sell it. Neitherthe investment manager nor the Company makes any charges when you sellyour investment. Ongoing costs Portfolio 0.00% The impact of the costs of us buying and selling underlying investments for transaction costs the Company’s portfolio. No portfolio transaction costs, relating to the buyingand selling of underlying investments, are payable by you to the Company.You should be aware that portfolio transaction costs are incurred by theCompany, as set out in the annual report. Other ongoing 0.00% No management or advisory fees are payable by you to the Company, its costs investment manager or other service providers. You should be aware thatmanagement, advisory and administration expenses are incurred by theCompany, as set out in the Company’s annual report. The most recent OCFfor the year ended 30 June 2024 was 0.67%. Incidental costsPerformance fees 0.00% No performance fees are payable by you to the Company, its investmentmanager or other service providers. You should be aware that a performancefee could be incurred by the Company, as set out in the Company’s annualreport. The performance fee paid for the year ended 30th June 2024 was0.08%. Carried interest 0.00% There are no carried interests. How long should I hold it and can I take money out early? Recommended holding period: 5 years Investment Trusts should be considered medium to long term investments. This means 5 years or more. There is no minimum (or maximum) holding period and shares can be sold at any time after purchase. These transactions may be subject to dealing charges and taxes. There is no guarantee that any appreciation in the value of the Company’s investments will occur and investors may not get back the full value of their investments. The value of the shares and the income derived from them (if any) may go down as well as up. The share sale price will be based on trading prices at the time and is unlikely to equal the net asset value per share of the Company. The share price, premium/discount and net asset value are available on the Company’s website. How can I complain? Should you wish to complain you can do so by contacting us by telephone, email or post. Telephone: +44 (0)20 7818 1818. Email: ITSecretariat@janushenderson.com. Post: Janus Henderson Investors, Investment Trusts, 201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AE. Contact information can also be found on our website www.janushenderson.com/JHIT. Other relevant information This disclosure has been prepared with reference to the FCA’s statement on 19 September 2024 that Investment Trusts are no longer required to follow the historical cost disclosures under the PRIIPs Regulation. Further information on the Company can be found in the annual and half-year reports and Factsheet which are available on the Company’s website at www.janushenderson.com/JHIT. The annual report will include details of the Company’s management fees, administrative expenses and borrowing costs. Janus Henderson Investors is the name under which investment products and services are provided by Janus Henderson Fund Management UK Limited (reg. no. 2678531), is incorporated and registered in England and Wales with registered office at 201 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3AE and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide investment products and services.