Ashtead Group plc has disclosed the acquisition of 4,000 of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each on 15th April 2024 as part of its up to $500m share repurchase program. The average price paid per share was 5,739 pence, with the lowest price at 5,700 pence and the highest at 5,794 pence. Following this transaction, the company will have 437,326,744 ordinary shares in issue, excluding Treasury shares, and will hold 14,028,089 ordinary shares in Treasury.

The company has provided a link to detailed information about the individual purchases in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation. Shareholders and others with notification obligations can use the figure of 437,326,744 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.

For further information, individuals can contact Will Shaw, Director of Investor Relations at Ashtead Group plc.