29^th March 2023

Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC (BASC)

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

The Board of Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC ('BASC' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Routledge as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1^st April 2023.

Jane is currently a Non-Executive Director at M&G Credit Income Investment Trust plc (MGCI) where she is also a member of the Audit & Risk, Remuneration, Management Engagement and Nomination committees.

Jane will bring considerable experience to the Board, in particular investment trust marketing strengths to replace those that will be lost when Tina Soderlund-Boley steps down later this year.

Previously, Jane had a long career in the investment management sector and has held a number of senior marketing positions including at Schroders, Invesco, Hermes and Seven Investment Management.

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

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About BASC

Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC is an investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BASC). It has been managed by Brown Advisory since 1st April 2021, and the Company's objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio primarily of quoted US smaller and medium-sized companies.

BASC Legal Entity Identifier: 549300HKKL9K1NY4TW55