Dividend

Ashtead Group PLC
17 July 2001

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *AHT
SEDOL CODE              *053-673
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *2.88p
PERIOD                  *Year ended 30-04-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *05-09-01
RECORD DATE             *07-09-01
PAYMENT DATE            *10-10-01
NOTES *