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Ashtead Group Advances Share Buyback with Latest Repurchase

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  • Ashtead Group operates in equipment rental, serving construction and industrial markets.
  • Ashtead repurchased 85,000 shares, part of a $1.5bn buyback, affecting share value.
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Ashtead Group Advances Share Buyback with Latest Repurchase

Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Ashtead Group plc has repurchased 85,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its $1.5 billion share buyback program. This transaction, executed on March 11, 2025, at an average price of 4,343 pence per share, is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and return value to shareholders. The repurchase reduces the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and impacting shareholder calculations under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

More about Ashtead

Ashtead Group plc operates in the equipment rental industry, providing a range of construction and industrial equipment for rent. The company primarily serves the construction, industrial, and homeowner markets, focusing on North America and the United Kingdom.

YTD Price Performance: -11.76%

Average Trading Volume: 1,179,756

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Buy

Current Market Cap: £18.9B

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