12th Oct 2006 07:09
12 October 2006The Sage Group plc ("Sage") - Trading update for the year ended 30 September2006Revenues and pre-tax profit both in line with market expectationsSage is today providing an update on trading performance (unaudited) for theyear ended 30 September 2006.Sage's revenues, earnings before interest, tax and amortisation, and pre-taxprofit were all in line with market expectations. These results include animmaterial contribution from Emdeon Practice Services, acquired on 14 September2006.Full details of Sage's financial performance for the period will be provided inthe preliminary results announcement on 29 November 2006.Notes to Editors:The current average of analyst forecasts for the year ended 30 September 2006are as follows:Revenue: ‚£927 million.EBITA: ‚£247 millionPre-tax profit ‚£220 million.Enquiries:Tulchan Communications +44 (0) 20 7353 4200Julie FosterStephen MalthouseENDSAGE GROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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