Holding(s) in Company
JPMorgan Chase & Co., via J.P. Morgan Securities PLC, reported on 29-Oct-2026 that it holds 8.557945% of Ashtead Technology's voting rights (6,929,917 votes) following an increase from a prior 7.608632%; the holding comprises 5,859,748 direct voting rights (7.236365%) and 1,070,169 votes (1.321580%) through cash-settled equity swaps with various expiries, and the issuer was notified on 02-Nov-2026.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00BLH42507
Issuer Name
ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
City of registered office (if applicable)
Country of registered office (if applicable)
US
Details of the shareholder
| Name | City of registered office | Country of registered office |
J.P. Morgan Securities PLC
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
29-Oct-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
02-Nov-2026
- Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) | % of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) | Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total number of voting rights held in issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 7.236365 | 1.321580 | 8.557945 | 6929917 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | 6.190667 | 1.417965 | 7.608632 | |
| 8A. Voting rights attached to shares | ||||
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) | Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
| GB00BLH42507 | 5859748 | 7.236365 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 5859748 | 7.236365% | ||
| 8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a)) | ||||
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
Sub Total 8.B1
- Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 03/08/2027 | 03/08/2027 | Cash | 10000 | 0.012349 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 04/10/2027 | 04/10/2027 | Cash | 52831 | 0.065242 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 22/09/2027 | 22/09/2027 | Cash | 2 | 0.000002 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/11/2027 | 02/11/2027 | Cash | 50434 | 0.062282 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 15/11/2027 | 15/11/2027 | Cash | 638 | 0.000788 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/07/2027 | 02/07/2027 | Cash | 587742 | 0.725819 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 19/10/2027 | 19/10/2027 | Cash | 20560 | 0.025390 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 02/03/2027 | 02/03/2027 | Cash | 102518 | 0.126602 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 26/09/2031 | 26/09/2031 | Cash | 11100 | 0.013708 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 16/09/2030 | 16/09/2030 | Cash | 23839 | 0.029439 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 30/04/2029 | 30/04/2029 | Cash | 57753 | 0.071321 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 17/06/2031 | 17/06/2031 | Cash | 28000 | 0.034578 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 07/10/2027 | 07/10/2027 | Cash | 113545 | 0.140220 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 22/08/2031 | 22/08/2031 | Cash | 6400 | 0.007904 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 28/10/2031 | 28/10/2031 | Cash | 3600 | 0.004446 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 13/05/2030 | 13/05/2030 | Cash | 1 | 0.000001 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 12/02/2031 | 12/02/2031 | Cash | 6 | 0.000007 |
| Cash-settled Equity Swap | 27/10/2031 | 27/10/2031 | Cash | 1200 | 0.001482 |
| Sub Total 8.B2 | 1070169 | 1.321580% |
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking | % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold | Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | J.P. Morgan Securities PLC | 7.236365 | 8.557945% |
In case of proxy voting
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
If date does not apply, explain below
Additional Information
Chain of controlled undertakings:
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (100%)
J.P. Morgan International Finance Limited (100%)
J.P. Morgan Capital Holdings Limited (100%)
J.P. Morgan Securities PLC (100%)
Date of Completion
02-Nov-2026
Place Of Completion
London
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