Sage Group PLC

Director's Dealing • Dec 7, 2023

National Storage Mechanism | Additional information

RNS Number : 0969W

Sage Group PLC

07 December 2023

DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

7 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. Upon the vesting of The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan ("DSBP 2016"), The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan ("RSP 2019") awards on 2 December 2023 and The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan ("PSP 2015") on 4 December 2023, the undernoted PDMRs became beneficially entitled to the number of ordinary shares of 14/77 pence each in Sage ("Shares") noted below.

On 5 December 2023, Sage was notified that each PDMR sold a number of the Shares in respect of which they had become beneficially entitled at the price noted below, to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting. The resultant total shareholding of the PDMRs is also included.

In accordance with the terms and performance conditions of the awards granted to the Executive Directors on 28 February 2019 under the PSP 2015, the undernoted Shares vested on 4 December 2021. The Shares were subject to a two-year holding period from vesting until 4 December 2023, when they became eligible for release. On 4 December 2023, the awards were settled in Shares. Sage was notified that on 5 December 2023, the Executive Directors sold a number of Shares in respect of which they had become entitled, to cover the tax obligations arising from the release and settlement of the award in Shares.

PDMR	Award	Number of ordinary shares acquired	Number of ordinary shares sold to cover tax obligations	Sale price per share	Resultant total shareholding
Steve Hare	DSBP 2016	15,381	7,206	£11.3597	519,443
Steve Hare	PSP 2015	99,126	46,438	£11.3597
Jonathan Howell	DSBP 2016	11,027	5,166	£11.3597	231,885
Jonathan Howell	PSP 2015	68,874	32,266	£11.3597
Aziz Benmalek	RSP 2019	25,196	6,116	£11.3597	77,778
Derk Bleeker	RSP 2019	55,041	26,883	£11.3597	157,996
Derk Bleeker	DSBP 2016	7,334	3,582	£11.3597
Vicki Bradin	DSBP 2016	6,759	3,167	£11.3597	141,897
Vicki Bradin	RSP 2019	55,041	25,785	£11.3597
Amanda Cusdin	DSBP 2016	7,794	3,652	£11.3597	169,809
Amanda Cusdin	RSP 2019	59,629	27,935	£11.3597
Aaron Harris	RSP 2019	59,472	14,435	£11.3597	375,503
Cath Keers	RSP 2019	71,558	33,523	£11.3597	56,948
Amy Lawson	RSP 2019	28,179	13,201	£11.3597	67,362

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	Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	15,381
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

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	Acquisition of ordinary shares by PDMR following release and settlement of Shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 28 February 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	99,126
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	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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020 and the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 28 February 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	53,644
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Jonathan Howell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Finance 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	Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	11,027
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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 Finance 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	Acquisition of ordinary shares by PDMR following release and settlement of Shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 28 February 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	68,874
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 Finance 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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020 and the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 28 February 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	37,432
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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
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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	25,196
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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
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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of Shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	6,116
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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	Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	7,334
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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	Vesting of ordinary shares under the 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	55,041
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020 and the 2019 Restricted Share Plan Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	30,465
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Vicki 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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	55,041
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Vicki 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	Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	6,759
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Vicki 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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020 and The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	28,592
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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	Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	7,794
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	59,629
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020 and The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	31,587
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	59,472
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020 and The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	14,435
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	71,558
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	33,523
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	28,179
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£11.3597	13,201
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	5 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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

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