2nd Quarter Results

Ashtead Group plc

3 November 2010

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                              2nd Quarter Results                              

Ashtead Group plc announces that its second quarter and first half results for
the period ended 31 October 2010 will be announced on Thursday, 9 December
2010.

Further inquires:

Ashtead Group plc

Ian Robson 0207 726 9700

Maitland

Brian Hudspith 0207 379 5151