Director Declaration

5 December 2014

Director Declaration

Ruth Markland retires as chair of the Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company on 5 December 2014. She is succeeded in that role by Drummond Hall. Ruth will continue as a member of that Committee and as Senior Independent Non-executive Director.

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About The Sage Group plc

We provide small and medium sized organisations, and mid-market companies, with a range of easy-to-use, secure and efficient business management software and services - from accounting, HR and payroll, to payments, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management. Our customers receive continuous advice and support through our global network of local experts to help them solve their business problems, giving them the confidence to achieve their business ambitions. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and entered the FTSE 100 in 1999. Sage has millions of customers and 12,975 employees in 23 countries covering the UK & Ireland, mainland Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, Asia and Brazil. For further information please visit www.sage.com