Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group plc

30 April 2009

                                ASHTEAD GROUP PLC

                              Ordinary Shares of 10p

Ashtead Group plc has been advised by Legal & General Group plc (Group) and
Legal & General Investment Management Limited (LGIM) that on 29 April 2009
their interest in the Company's share capital has fallen below 5%.

Enquiries:

020 7726 9740

Eric Watkins