Directorate Change

Change to Directorate

Ashtead Group plc announces the appointment of Wayne Edmunds as an independent
non-executive director, effective 10 February 2014.

Wayne is chief executive officer of Invensys plc which was acquired by
Schneider Electric in January 2014.

Wayne is also a non-executive director of BBA Aviation plc. He is an American
citizen and lives in New Jersey but also maintains a London residence.

The Company confirms that there are no other disclosures required under the
Listing Rules in respect of Wayne Edmunds.

Contacts:

Chris Cole                Chairman                   020 7314 5121            
                                                                              
Geoff Drabble             Chief executive            020 7726 9700