Statement re Press Comment

RNS Number : 1385R

Sage Group PLC

07 December 2016

 

                                                     7 December 2016

The Sage Group plc

Statement re: Press Comment

The Sage Group plc ("Sage") notes recent media speculation and confirms that it is evaluating potential strategic options for its North American payments business, including a sale. There can be no certainty that this evaluation will lead to any transaction.

This announcement contains inside information. The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on behalf of Sage is Lauren Wholley.

Enquiries:

The Sage Group plc   

[phone]                                                    

Lauren Wholley, Investor Relations                                                                                             

Amy Lawson, Corporate PR

Derk Bleeker, Corporate Development

ENDS

 

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