Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

25 September 2008

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                            Ordinary Shares of 10p                             

Ashtead Group plc has been advised by Morgan Stanley that they no longer have a
notifiable interest in the Company's share capital.

Enquiries:

Ashtead Group plc 
Eric Watkins
020 7726 9740