Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

24 September 2008

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                            Ordinary Shares of 10p                             

Ashtead Group plc has been advised by Gartmore Investment Limited that on 22
September 2008, it was indirectly interested in a total of 25,417,116 shares
(or 4.98% of the Company's total voting rights).

Enquiries:

Ashtead Group plc 020 7726 9740

Eric Watkins