Ashtead Group plc (now Sunbelt Rentals Holdings)

Last updated: 25 October 2026.

What was reported

Sunbelt Rentals announced on 2 March 2026 that its shares began NYSE trading that day following the move from Ashtead Group to Sunbelt Rentals Holdings. A secondary London listing was retained.

Background

According to Sunbelt Rentals' March 2026 filing, the move created a Delaware parent company for Ashtead Group. Sunbelt Rentals SEC filing, 2 March 2026. The filing records a share exchange for Ashtead shareholders. Sunbelt Rentals SEC filing, 2 March 2026. The filing says Sunbelt Rentals retained a secondary London listing alongside its New York primary listing. Sunbelt Rentals SEC filing, 2 March 2026.

Timeline

Report dates show when a source published its account. Event dates keep the precision given by that source.

27 February 2026 (Event): According to Sunbelt Rentals' March 2026 filing, the scheme took effect after trading closed and Ashtead became its subsidiary. Sunbelt Rentals SEC filing, 2 March 2026.
2 March 2026 (Event): According to the same filing, Sunbelt Rentals shares began trading in New York and London under the SUNB symbol. Sunbelt Rentals SEC filing, 2 March 2026.

Type: Company
Known for: Equipment rental group (Sunbelt Rentals); FTSE 100 member
Recorded change: United States
US parent and NYSE primary listing from 2 March 2026; secondary London listing retained
Status: Confirmed
Basis: Read the source account above
First reported: 11 February 2025
Sector: Industry and energy (Industrials)
Last checked: 25 October 2026

Recorded statement

No direct statement of a reason is recorded.

Wealth estimate

No sourced estimate is recorded.

Limits and uncertainty

The parent and listing change does not mean all UK operations moved.

Latest status check: 2 March 2026. The status reflects the completed event described in the dated sources, with legal parent, listing and operating-office changes kept separate.