Block listing Interim Review

Name of applicant:

The Sage Group plc

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group 1999 Executive Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

06.06.2016

To:

05.12.2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

208,706

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

84,011

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

84,147

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

208,570

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group (No.2) Executive Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

06.06.2016

To:

05.12.2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

24,002

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

0

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

24,002

Name of scheme:

Best Programs Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan & Best Software Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan

Period of return:

From:

06.06.2016

To:

05.12.2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

912,427

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

0

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

912,427

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group Savings Related Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

06.06.2016

To:

05.12.2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

53,973

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

725,000

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

530,930

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

248,043

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group Savings Related Share Option Scheme (German Schedule)

Period of return:

From:

06.06.2016

To:

05.12.2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

48,893

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

18,072

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

30,821

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group Savings Related Share Option Scheme (Ireland)

Period of return:

From:

06.06.2016

To:

05.12.2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

22,137

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

50,000

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

37,717

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

34,420

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group Plan D'Epargne Entreprise

Period of return:

From:

06.06.2016

To:

05.12.2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

61,766

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

0

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

61,766

Name of contact:

Vicki Bradin

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)191 294 3000