Sage Group PLC Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 9743O

Sage Group PLC

05 December 2024

 

DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

5 December 2024

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 and release of share awards granted under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan ("DSBP"), The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan ("RSP") and The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan ("PSP") (the "Awards") on 2 December 2024, the undernoted PDMRs became beneficially entitled to the number of ordinary shares of 1^4/77 pence each in Sage ("Shares") noted below.

On 4 December 2024, 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 liabilities 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 2 December 2019 under the PSP, the undernoted Awards vested on 2 December 2022. The Shares subject to the Awards were subject to a two-year holding period from vesting until 2 December 2024, when they became eligible for release. On 2 December 2024, the Awards were released and the relevant PDMRs became entitled to the Shares.

Sage was notified on 4 December 2024 that the Executive Directors sold a number of Shares in respect of which they had become entitled, to cover the tax liabilities arising on the release of the Shares.

PDMR	Award	Number of ordinary shares acquired	Number of ordinary shares sold to cover tax liabilities	Sale price per share	Resultant total shareholding
Steve Hare	DSBP	37,543	17,746	£13.0967	502,771
	PSP	46,809	22,126	£13.0967
Jonathan Howell	DSBP	26,410	12,484	£13.0967	192,946
	PSP	32,495	15,360	£13.0967
Derk Bleeker	DSBP	9,746	4,742	£13.0967	212,027
	PSP	69,936	34,025	£13.0967
	PSP	20,250	9,852	£13.0967
Vicki Bradin	DSBP	9,448	4,466	£13.0967	124,491
	PSP	62,166	29,385	£13.0967
Amanda Cusdin	DSBP	10,147	4,797	£13.0967	171,399
	PSP	67,023	31,681	£13.0967
Aaron Harris	PSP	65,124	29,369	£13.0967	279,930
	DSBP	10,084	4,603	£12.9390
Amy Lawson	PSP	19,875	9,395	£13.0967	89,052
	RSP	19,064	9,012	£13.0967
Walid Abu-Hadba	PSP	60,102	23,785	£13.0967	330,525
	RSP	102,595	40,602	£13.0967

 

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 the vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	37,543
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	46,809
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 liabilities arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021, and the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			£13.0967	39,872
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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	Delivery of ordinary shares following the vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	26,410
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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	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 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	32,495
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 liabilities arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021, and the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 2 December 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			£13.0967	27,844
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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	Chief Commercial 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 the vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	9,746
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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	Chief Commercial 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 2 December 2021 and 18 May 2022
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	90,186
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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	Chief Commercial 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 liabilities arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021, and the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to awards under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 2 December 2021 and 18 May 2022
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			£13.0967	48,619
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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	Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	9,448
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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	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 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	62,166
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 liabilities arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021, and the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			£13.0967	33,851
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	10,147
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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	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 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	67,023
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 liabilities arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021, and the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			£13.0967	36,478
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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	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 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	65,124
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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	Delivery of ordinary shares following the vesting of an award under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	10,084
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 liabilities arising from the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			£13.0967	29,369
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			£12.9390	4,603
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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 Brand and 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	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 18 May 2022
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	19,875
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 Brand and 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 2021
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	19,064
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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 Brand and 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 liabilities arising from the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 18 May 2022 and 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
			£13.0967	18,407
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

 

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	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 18 May 2022
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price	Volume
			Nil	60,102
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
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	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	102,595
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	2 December 2024
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange

 

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	Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax liabilities arising from the release and settlement of ordinary shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share Plan on 18 May 2022 and 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
			£13.0967	64,387
d)	Aggregated information	N/A - single transaction
	- Aggregated volume
	- Price
e)	Date of the transaction	4 December 2024
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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