Directorate Change

ASHTEAD GROUP PLC - Directorate Change

PR Newswire

London, July 1

Ashtead Group plc

Directorate Change

1 July 2016

ASHTEAD GROUP PLC

Directorate Change

Ashtead Group plc (“Ashtead”) today announces the appointment of Tanya D. Fratto as a non- executive director as of 4 July 2016.

Tanya is a non executive director of Smiths Group Plc and Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.

Ashtead confirms that there are no further disclosures required under the Listing Rules in respect of Tanya D. Fratto.

Contact:

Eric WatkinsGeneral Counsel0207 726 9700