ASHTEAD GROUP PLC has announced the purchase of 5,000 of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each on 16th February 2024 as part of its up to $500m share repurchase program. The average price paid per share was 5,335 pence, with the lowest price at 5,288 pence and the highest at 5,370 pence. Barclays Capital Securities Limited acted as the broker for the transaction.

Following this purchase, the company will hold 13,861,941 ordinary shares in Treasury, with the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue being 437,492,892 (excluding Treasury shares). Shareholders and others with notification obligations may use this figure as the denominator for the calculations to determine if they are required to notify their interest in the company under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Detailed information about the individual purchases is attached to the announcement. For further information, individuals can contact Ashtead Group plc directly.