Sesam Acquired for £11.1m

Sage Group PLC
12 November 1999


      The Sage Group plc announces acquisition of Sesam for £11.1 million

The  Sage  Group  plc  ('Sage'), the leading supplier of accounting  software,
today  announces that it has completed the acquisition of Softinc Ltd, trading
as Sesam, based in Switzerland, for a cash consideration of £11.1 million.

Sesam  produces  PC accounting software, which it sells through  its  reseller
channel  to  small  and  medium-sized businesses based  in  Switzerland.   The
acquisition provides Sage with a market leading position in the Swiss  market.
In  the  year  to 31 December 1998, Sesam's turnover was £4.4 million  and  it
currently has an active customer base of 18,000.

Enquiries:

The Sage Group plc                  0191 255 3000
Paul Walker, Chief Executive        
Aidan Hughes, Finance Director      
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Financial Dynamics                  0171 831 3113
Giles Sanderson