Statement re Appointment of Non-executive Direc...

23rd June 2004

                              The Sage Group plc                               

                    Appointment of Non-executive Directors                     

The Sage Group plc ('Sage') today announces two Non-executive Directorship
appointments. Tony Hobson and David Clayton will both join the Group Board with
immediate effect.

Tony Hobson, aged 56, has a background in financial services, corporate
finance, and information technology. He was Group Finance Director of Legal &
General Group plc between 1986 and 2001. Latterly, he is a non-executive
director of Northern Foods plc as Deputy Chairman, HBOS plc as Audit Committee
chairman, and Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. Previously, he was the Senior
Independent Director at Thames Water plc until its acquisition by RWE in 2000.

David Clayton, aged 47, retired this year as Head of European Technology
Research at Credit Suisse First Boston. He led the bank's successful expansion
in this sector between 1995 and 2004. Previously, he held sales director posts
at several business software and IT services companies, focussing largely on
financial institutions.

Michael Jackson, Chairman of Sage, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Tony and
David to the Sage Board. Tony brings with him detailed understanding of
corporate financial management as well as senior experience across a wide range
of businesses. David will contribute insights into both our market environment
and the views of our investors. These two additions will complement the
considerable non-executive expertise on the Board. We look forward to working
with Tony and David as we continue to progress our growth strategy.'

There are no other details requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 16.4,
relating to further information on these individuals including other public
company directorships.

Enquiries

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