7th Aug 2006 11:51
Ashtead Group plc7 August 2006 ASHTEAD GROUP PLC Directors' Exercise of Share Options Ordinary Shares of 10p Ashtead Group plc announces that on 31 May 2006 both George Burnett and SatDhaiwal exercised their options under the Company's SAYE Sharesave Scheme andeach purchased 24,029 Ordinary shares in the Company. These purchases weremade at the conclusion of the three year savings period at the option price of24.27p per share. This means that Mr Burnett now beneficially holds 12,865,501shares in the Company representing 3.2% of the issued share capital and MrDhaiwal now owns 72,422 shares in the Company representing 0.02% of the issuedshare capital. Contacts: Cob Stenham Non-executive Chairman 020 7299 5562 George Burnett Chief Executive Officer 01372 362300 Brian Hudspith The Maitland Consultancy 020 7379 5151 ENDASHTEAD GROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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