Analyst Presentation

Sage Group PLC
02 October 2002


Wednesday 2 October 2002


               The Sage Group plc: Analyst presentation in the US


The Sage Group plc ('The Group') will today give a presentation to equity
analysts in Boston, USA.

The presentation is to provide background information on the Group's US
business, Best Software - repeating a presentation made yesterday to US industry
analysts and media.

At the presentation, US senior executives will discuss Best Software's market
position, structure of operations and business model.

No material new information will be disclosed during the meeting.

Information about the presentation can be found on www.bestsoftware.com.


Issued by
Harriet Keen/Emma Rutherford, Financial Dynamics tel: [phone]


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