Sage Group PLC

Director's Dealing • Dec 6, 2023

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RNS Number : 9264V

Sage Group PLC

06 December 2023

DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

6 December 2023

The Sage Group plc. ("Sage")

Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") and Persons Closely Associated with them

This notification relates to transactions notified in accordance with Article 19 of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

On 4 December 2023, the PDMRs noted below, who are members of the Executive Leadership Team of Sage, were granted conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 14/77 pence each in Sage ("Shares") under each of

·    The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan ("PSP");

·    The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan ("DSBP"); and

·    The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan ("RSP"), together the ("Awards").

No price is payable by the PDMRs on either the grant or vesting of the Awards.

The Awards will vest on the date set out in the table below, subject to continued employment, and/or performance conditions (as applicable). The Awards are subject to malus (withholding) and clawback (recovery).

PDMRs	Number of Shares subject to Awards			Vest Date	Total number of Shares subject to Awards granted to PDMR
DSBP	PSP	RSP
Steve Hare	28,815			4.12.2026	28,815
Jonathan Howell	20,050			4.12.2026	138,718
	118,668*		4.12.2026
Amanda Cusdin		55,874		4.12.2026	93,123
		37,249	4.12.2025
Amy Lawson		44,712		4.12.2026	74,520
		29,808	4.12.2025
Derk Bleeker		70,430		4.12.2026	117,383
		46,953	4.12.2025
Victoria Bradin		55,874		4.12.2026	93,123
		37,249	4.12.2025
Cath Keers	10,550			4.12.2026	50,932
		40,382	4.12,2025
Aaron Harris		33,304		4.12.2026	99,912
		33,304	4.12.2026
		33,304	4.12.2025
Aziz Benmalek		42,918		4.12.2026	128,754
		42,918	4.12.2026
		42,918	4.12.2025
Walid Abu-Hadba		44,978		4.12.2026	134,934
		44,978	4.12.2026
		44,978	4.12.2025

* The PSP Award granted to Jonathan Howell is subject to a two-year holding period after the vesting date with Jonathan Howell becoming entitled to the underlying Shares following their release at the end of such holding period, scheduled to be 4 December 2028.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Steve Hare
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Executive Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a share award under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	28,815
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Jonathan Howell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan and The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	138,718
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Amanda Cusdin
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief People Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	93,123
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Amy Lawson
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	74,520
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Derk Bleeker
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President - EMEA
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	117,383
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Victoria Bradin
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	General Counsel and Company Secretary
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a share award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	93,123
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Cath Keers
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Marketing Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	50,932
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Aaron Harris
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Technology Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	99,912
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Aziz Benmalek
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President - North America and EVP Partners & Alliances
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan, and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	128,754
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Walid Abu-Hadba
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Product Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	The Sage Group plc.
b)	LEI	2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument	Ordinary shares
Identification code	ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of share awards under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	134,934
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

Name of contact:	Mohor Roy, Deputy Company Secretary
Telephone number of contact:	+ 44(0) 203 810 7200

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