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1st Dec 2008 17:11

Ashtead Group plc1 December 2008 ASHTEAD GROUP PLC Voting Rights and Capital

In conformity with the Transparency Directive's transitional provision 6, Ashtead Group plc notifies the market of the following:

1. Ashtead Group plc's capital consists of 509,414,397 ordinary shares with voting rights.

2. The above figure (509,414,397) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in Ashtead Group plc under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Contact:

Eric Watkins, Legal Counsel and Company Secretary 020 7726 9740

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