Director Update

Ashtead Group PLC

Director Update

1 October 2013

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                                Director Update                                

Ashtead Group plc announces that Chris Cole has been appointed as the Senior
Independent Director of Infinis Energy plc.

Chris is also non-executive Chairman of GENIVAR (TSX listed).

Contact:

Eric Watkins - Ashtead Group: 0207 726 9700

Brian Hudspith - Maitland: 020 7379 5151