Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

1 November 2010

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                             Holding(s) in Company                             

Ashtead Group plc announces it has been advised that on 29th October 2010
Baillie Gifford & Co were interested in less than 5% of its share capital.

Enquiries:

Eric Watkins

Company Secretary

020 7726 9700