Sage Group PLC

Director's Dealing • Dec 6, 2022

National Storage Mechanism | Additional information

RNS Number : 8187I

Sage Group PLC

06 December 2022

DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

6 December 2022

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 awards granted under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan ("PSP 2015"), The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan ("DSBP 2016") and The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan ("RSP 2019") on 2 December 2022, the undernoted PDMRs became entitled to the number of ordinary shares of 14/77 pence each in Sage ("Shares") noted below.

On 5 December 2022, Sage was notified that each PDMR sold a number of Shares in respect of which they had become entitled at the price noted below, to cover the income tax and social security obligations arising on the vesting of the awards. The resultant aggregate total shareholding of the PDMRs is also set out below.

PDMR	Award	Number of ordinary shares acquired	Number of ordinary shares sold to cover tax obligations	Sale price per share	Resultant total shareholding
Aziz Benmalek	RSP 2019	24,620	9,708	£8.05346	35,616
Derk Bleeker	PSP 2015	48,935	23,585	£8.05346	123,288
Vicki Bradin	DSBP 2016	11,808	5,561	£8.05346	97,113
Vicki Bradin	PSP 2015	48,935	23,046	£8.05346
Amanda Cusdin	DSBP 2016	14,306	6,738	£8.05346	130,311
Amanda Cusdin	PSP 2015	53,016	24,968	£8.05346
Steve Hare	DSBP 2016	59,996	28,255	£8.05346	420,366
Aaron Harris	PSP 2015	54,902	21,648	£8.05346	371,824
Aaron Harris	RSP 2019	48,159	18,989	£8.05346
Jonathan Howell	DSBP 2016	34,627	16,308	£8.05346	188,760
Cath Keers	RSP 2019	34,958	16,464	£8.05346	18,494
Amy Lawson	PSP 2015	24,001	11,304	£8.05346	51,221

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	24,620
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	9,708
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	48,935
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	23,585
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	11,808
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	5,561
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	48,935
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	23,046
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	14,306
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	6,738
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	53,016
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	24,968
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	59,996
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	28,255
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	54,902
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	21,648
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	48,159
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	18,989
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 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	Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	34,627
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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	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 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	16,308
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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	34,958
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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
		£8.05346	16,464
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		Nil	24,001
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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 2015 Performance Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
		Price	Volume
		£8.05346	11,304
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2022
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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