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Ashtead share price ticks higher on buyback as NYSE listing date nears

Ashtead Group shares rose 0.04% to 5,002 pence in early London trading after the company bought 88,400 shares for treasury at an average 5,015 pence each on Feb. 10. The buyback, handled by J.P. Morgan, totaled about £4.4 million. Investors are watching for a planned U.S. listing switch expected March 2.

February 11, 2026

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