Connected Person Share Purchase

Ashtead Group plc

19 October 2012

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                        Connected Person Share Purchase                        

Ashtead Group plc announces that on the 19 October 2012 Maureen Sutcliffe, wife
of Ashtead Director Ian Sutcliffe, purchased 8,332 Ashtead ordinary 10p shares
at a price of £3.58 per share.

Ian Sutcliffe continues to beneficially hold 13,822 Ashtead ordinary 10p
shares.

Contact:

Eric Watkins 020 7726 9700