23rd Sep 2005 15:19
Ashtead Group PLC23 September 2005 Ashtead Group plc 23rd September 2005 Ashtead Group plc Director's Share Dealing Ashtead Group plc announces that its Chief Executive Mr GB Burnett has todayexercised and sold 487,494 ordinary shares at a price of £1.40 granted to himunder the Group's Unapproved Share Option Scheme in 1995. This option, if notexercised, would otherwise have lapsed on 27th September 2005, the tenthanniversary of the date of grant. Mr Burnett continues to hold options and conditional performance related awardsunder the Group's various incentive schemes in respect of 1,853,042 shares. Mr Burnett continues to hold beneficially 12,841,472 ordinary sharesrepresenting 3.2% of the Group's paid up share capital. Contacts: Cob Stenham Non-executive Chairman 020 7299 5562George Burnett Chief Executive Officer 01372 362300Brian Hudspith The Maitland Consultancy 020 7379 5151 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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