Blocklisting Interim Review

Name of applicant:

The Sage Group plc

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group 1999 Executive Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

06.12.2010

To:

05.06.2011

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

173,217 ordinary shares of 1p each

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):

5,650,000

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

4,283,264 ordinary shares of 1p each

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

1,539,953 ordinary shares of 1p each

Name of contact:

Michael Robinson

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)191 294 3000

Name of applicant:

The Sage Group plc

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group (No 2) Executive Share Option Plan

Period of return:

From:

06.12.2010

To:

05.06.2011

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

25,249 ordinary shares of 1p each

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:

25,249 ordinary shares of 1p each

Name of contact:

Michael Robinson

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)191 294 3000

Name of applicant:

The Sage Group plc

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group Savings Related Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

06.12.2010

To:

05.06.2011

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

1,397,085 ordinary shares of 1p each

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):

45,068 ordinary shares of 1p each

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

1,352,017 ordinary shares of 1p each

Name of contact:

Michael Robinson

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)191 294 3000

Name of applicant:

The Sage Group plc

Name of scheme:

The Sage Group Savings Related Share Option Scheme (Ireland)

Period of return:

From:

06.12.2010

To:

05.06.2011

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

86,734 ordinary shares of 1p each

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):

1,260 ordinary shares of 1p each

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

85,474 ordinary shares of 1p each

Name of contact:

Michael Robinson

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)191 294 3000

Name of applicant:

The Sage Group plc

Name of scheme:

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

Period of return:

From:

06.12.2010

To:

05.06.2011

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

182,705 ordinary shares of 1p each

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):

6,186 ordinary shares of 1p each

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

176,519 ordinary shares of 1p each

Name of contact:

Michael Robinson

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)191 294 3000

Name of applicant:

The Sage Group plc

Name of scheme:

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

Period of return:

From:

06.12.2010

To:

05.06.2011

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

959,826 ordinary shares of 1p each

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:

959,826 ordinary shares of 1p each

Name of contact:

Michael Robinson

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)191 294 3000