Ashtead Group plc has announced the purchase of 5,000 of its ordinary shares of 10 pence each on 20th February 2024 as part of its up to $500m share repurchase program. The average price paid per share was 5,346 pence, with the lowest price at 5,312 pence and the highest at 5,366 pence. Barclays Capital Securities Limited acted as the broker for the transaction.

Following the purchase, the company will have 437,482,892 ordinary shares in issue, excluding Treasury shares, and will hold 13,871,941 ordinary shares in Treasury. Shareholders and others with notification obligations can use the figure of 437,482,892 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 February '24. Will Shaw, Director of Investor Relations at Ashtead Group plc, can also be contacted for additional details.