11th Apr 2006 07:00
11 April 2006The Sage Group plc ("Sage") - Half-year trading updateFirst-half results in line with market expectationsSage is today providing an update on trading performance (unaudited) for thesix months ended 31 March 2006.Sage's revenues, operating profit and pre-tax profit were all in line withmarket expectations.This is the first reporting period for which International Financial ReportingStandards apply to Sage. The results referred to above reflect the applicationof those standards.Full details of Sage's financial performance for the period will be provided inthe interim results announcement on 9 May 2006.Notes to Editors:The current market averages of analyst forecasts for the six months ended 31March 2006, under International Financial Reporting Standards, are as follows:Revenues of ‚£444m, operating profit of ‚£115m, pre-tax profit of ‚£111m.Enquiries:Tulchan Communications +44 (0) 20 7353 4200Kirstie HamiltonJulie FosterENDSAGE GROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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