Holding(s) in Company

Ashtead Group PLC
23 June 2005



Ashtead Group plc
23 June 2005

                               ASHTEAD GROUP PLC

                             Ordinary Shares of 10p


Ashtead Group plc announces it has been advised by Morley Fund Management
Limited that the total interest held within Aviva plc in its ordinary share
capital as at 20th June 205 stands at 3.47%.



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