Trading Statement

13 April 2005

The Sage Group plc - Half-year trading update

Revenues and pre-tax profit both in line with market expectations

The Sage Group plc is today providing an update on trading performance
(unaudited) for the six months ended 31 March 2005. Full details of the Group's
financial performance for the period will be provided in the interim results
announcement on 10 May 2005.

Group revenues were in line with market expectations at approximately £381m,
with growth of 17%* over the prior year period.

Group pre-tax profit was also in line with market expectations at approximately
£101m, showing growth of 16% on the prior year period.

*Figures stated at constant exchange rates based on the average for the six
months ended 31 March 2005.

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