Acquisition

Sage Group PLC
19 February 2001

Monday 19 February 2001: for immediate release

The Sage Group plc ('Sage') announces the acquisition of the TAS Software
group.

Sage announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of the TAS
Software group of companies headquartered in Epsom. The total consideration
will be £9.7 million satisfied in cash and loan notes.

The TAS companies develop, market and support the TAS Books suite of software
products for customers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Enquiries:

Phil Branston, Head of Investor Relations

The Sage Group plc.                          0191 255 3000

Giles Sanderson

Financial Dynamics                         0207 831 3113