Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

08 September 2009

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                            Ordinary Shares of 10p                             

Ashtead Group plc has been advised by Standard Life Investments Ltd that on 07
September 2009 their direct interest in the Company's share capital had fallen
below 3%.

Enquiries:

020 7726 9740

Eric Watkins