Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

01 August 2008

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                            Ordinary Shares of 10p                             

Ashtead Group plc announces it has been advised that on 31 July 2008 Legal &
General Assurance Group plc and Legal & General Investment Management Limited's
interest in shares fell below 5% of its share capital.

Enquiries:

Ashtead Group plc 020 7726 9740

Eric Watkins