Trading Statement

18 October 2005

The Sage Group plc - Trading update for the year ended 30 September 2005

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 year ended 30 September 2005. Full details of the Group's
financial performance for the year will be provided in the preliminary results
announcement on 30 November 2005.

Revenues grew by 14%* over the prior year to approximately £777m and pre-tax
profit grew by 13% to approximately £204m, both in line with market
expectations.

*Figures stated at constant exchange rates based on the average for the year
ended 30 September 2005.

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