Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

5th February 2008

                               Ashtead Group plc                               

                            Ordinary Shares of 10p                             

Ashtead Group plc announces that it has today been advised by Credit Suisse
Securities (Europe) Limited that as at 31st January 2008 it no longer has a
notifiable interest in Ashtead Group plc shares.