The Board of abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc proposed a final dividend of 5.40 pence per share, making a total dividend for the year of 8.10 pence per share, a 5.2% increase on the dividend for 2021. Subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting will be held on 20 October 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 28 October 2022 to shareholders on the register on 7 October 2022, with an associated ex-dividend date of 6 October 2022. 2021 final dividend of 5.00 pence per share, paid on 29 October 2021.