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07/12/2023 18:00
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RNS Number : 0969W Sage Group PLC 07 December 2023
DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING
7 December 2023
The Sage Group plc. ("Sage")
Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial
Responsibilities ("PDMRs") and Persons Closely Associated with them
This notification relates to transactions notified in accordance with Article
19 of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. Upon the vesting of The Sage 2016
Deferred Share Bonus Plan ("DSBP 2016"), The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted
Share Plan ("RSP 2019") awards on 2 December 2023 and The Sage Group plc 2015
Performance Share Plan ("PSP 2015") on 4 December 2023, the undernoted PDMRs
became beneficially entitled to the number of ordinary shares of 1(4/77) pence
each in Sage ("Shares") noted below.
On 5 December 2023, Sage was notified that each PDMR sold a number of the
Shares in respect of which they had become beneficially entitled at the price
noted below, to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting. The resultant
total shareholding of the PDMRs is also included.
In accordance with the terms and performance conditions of the awards granted
to the Executive Directors on 28 February 2019 under the PSP 2015, the
undernoted Shares vested on 4 December 2021. The Shares were subject to a
two-year holding period from vesting until 4 December 2023, when they became
eligible for release. On 4 December 2023, the awards were settled in Shares.
Sage was notified that on 5 December 2023, the Executive Directors sold a
number of Shares in respect of which they had become entitled, to cover the
tax obligations arising from the release and settlement of the award in
Shares.
PDMR Award Number of ordinary shares acquired Number of ordinary shares sold to cover tax obligations Sale price per share Resultant total shareholding
Steve Hare DSBP 2016 15,381 7,206 £11.3597 519,443
Steve Hare PSP 2015 99,126 46,438 £11.3597
Jonathan Howell DSBP 2016 11,027 5,166 £11.3597 231,885
Jonathan Howell PSP 2015 68,874 32,266 £11.3597
Aziz Benmalek RSP 2019 25,196 6,116 £11.3597 77,778
Derk Bleeker RSP 2019 55,041 26,883 £11.3597 157,996
Derk Bleeker DSBP 2016 7,334 3,582 £11.3597
Vicki Bradin DSBP 2016 6,759 3,167 £11.3597 141,897
Vicki Bradin RSP 2019 55,041 25,785 £11.3597
Amanda Cusdin DSBP 2016 7,794 3,652 £11.3597 169,809
Amanda Cusdin RSP 2019 59,629 27,935 £11.3597
Aaron Harris RSP 2019 59,472 14,435 £11.3597 375,503
Cath Keers RSP 2019 71,558 33,523 £11.3597 56,948
Amy Lawson RSP 2019 28,179 13,201 £11.3597 67,362
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Steve Hare
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage
Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 15,381
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Steve Hare
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of ordinary shares by PDMR following release and settlement of
Shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance
Share Plan on 28 February 2019
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 99,126
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 4 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Steve Hare
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan,
granted on 2 December 2020 and the release and settlement of ordinary shares
granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share
Plan on 28 February 2019
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 53,644
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jonathan Howell
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Finance Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage
Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 11,027
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jonathan Howell
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Finance Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of ordinary shares by PDMR following release and settlement of
Shares granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance
Share Plan on 28 February 2019
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 68,874
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 4 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jonathan Howell
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Finance Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary Shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan,
granted on 2 December 2020 and the release and settlement of ordinary shares
granted subject to an award under The Sage Group plc 2015 Performance Share
Plan on 28 February 2019
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 37,432
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Aziz Benmalek
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status President - North America
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share
Plan, granted on 2 December 2021
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 25,196
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Aziz Benmalek
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status President - North America
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
Shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2
December 2021
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 6,116
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Derk Bleeker
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status President - EMEA
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage
Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 7,334
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Derk Bleeker
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status President - EMEA
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of ordinary shares under the 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2
December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 55,041
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Derk Bleeker
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status President - EMEA
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan,
granted on 2 December 2020 and the 2019 Restricted Share Plan Performance
Share Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 30,465
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Vicki Bradin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status General Counsel and Company Secretary
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share
Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 55,041
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Vicki Bradin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status General Counsel and Company Secretary
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage
Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 6,759
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Vicki Bradin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status General Counsel and Company Secretary
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2
December 2020 and The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2
December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 28,592
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Amanda Cusdin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief People Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Delivery of ordinary shares following a vesting of an award under The Sage
Group plc 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 7,794
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Amanda Cusdin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief People Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share
Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 59,629
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Amanda Cusdin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief People Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2
December 2020 and The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2
December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 31,587
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Aaron Harris
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Technology Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share
Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 59,472
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Aaron Harris
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Technology Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage 2016 Deferred Share Bonus Plan, granted on 2
December 2020 and The Sage Gorup plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted on 2
December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 14,435
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Cath Keers
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Marketing Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share
Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 71,558
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Cath Keers
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Marketing Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted
on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 33,523
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Amy Lawson
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Vesting of ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share
Plan, granted on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
Nil 28,179
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Amy Lawson
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name The Sage Group plc.
b) LEI 2138005RN5XYLTF8G138
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of
instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each
place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Ordinary shares
Identification code ISIN: GB00B8C3BL03
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of
ordinary shares under The Sage Group plc 2019 Restricted Share Plan, granted
on 2 December 2020
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price Volume
£11.3597 13,201
d) Aggregated information N/A - single transaction
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 5 December 2023
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange
Name of contact: Mohor Roy
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