Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

23 March 2011

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                             Holding(s) in Company                             

Ashtead Group plc announces it has been advised that on 22nd March 2011 Baillie
Gifford & Co were interested in less than 5% of its share capital.

Enquiries:

Eric Watkins

Company Secretary

020 7726 9700