Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

10 November 2008

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC                               

                            Ordinary Shares of 10p                             

Ashtead Group plc has been advised by Gartmore Investment Limited that on 5
November 2008, it was indirectly interested in a total of 20,109,010 shares (or
3.94% of the Company's total voting rights).

Enquiries:

Ashtead Group plc 020 7726 9740

Eric Watkins