ASHTEAD GROUP PLC, a company specializing in equipment rental, has announced the purchase of 1,167 of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each for Treasury. The transaction was made as part of the company's up to $500m share repurchase program. The average price paid per share was 5,381 pence, with the lowest price at 5,338 pence and the highest at 5,442 pence. Barclays Capital Securities Limited acted as the broker for the transaction.

Following the purchase, ASHTEAD GROUP PLC will have 437,388,770 ordinary shares in issue, excluding Treasury shares, and will hold 13,966,063 ordinary shares in Treasury. Shareholders and others with notification obligations can use the figure of 437,388,770 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 refer to the Ashtead Transaction Summary 20 March '24.pdf or contact Will Shaw, Director of Investor Relations at +44 (0)20 7726 9700.