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Sage Group Fundamentals
| Company Name | Sage Group (The) | Last Updated | 20 Feb 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Technology | Sector | Software |
| Shares in Issue (m) | 1,091.29 | Market Cap (£m) | 8,671.41 |
| PE Ratio | 32.45 | Div per Share (p) | 16.91 |
| Div Yield | 2.13 | Div Cover | 1.45 |
| EPS | 24.49 | EPS Growth (%) | -10.00 |
| PEG | -3.25 | DPS Growth (%) | 2.48 |
| Debt Ratio | 32.44 | Debt Equity Ratio | 0.39 |
| Net Gearing | 44.06 | Gross Gearing | 55.13 |
| Asset Equity Ratio | 2.23 | Cash Equity Ratio | 24.67 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | Current Ratio | 0.71 |
| Price To Book Value | 5.77 | ROCE | 16.22 |
Sage Group Dividends
| Type | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Currency | Net Dividend | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2 Dividend | 06 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | GBX | 11.12 | 16.91 |
| H1 Dividend | 30 May 2019 | 14 Jun 2019 | GBX | 5.79 | |
| H2 Dividend | 07 Feb 2019 | 01 Mar 2019 | GBX | 10.85 | 16.50 |
| H1 Dividend | 10 May 2018 | 01 Jun 2018 | GBX | 5.65 | |
| H2 Dividend | 08 Feb 2018 | 02 Mar 2018 | GBX | 10.20 | 15.42 |
| H1 Dividend | 11 May 2017 | 02 Jun 2017 | GBX | 5.22 | |
| H2 Dividend | 09 Feb 2017 | 03 Mar 2017 | GBX | 9.35 | 14.15 |
| H1 Dividend | 12 May 2016 | 03 Jun 2016 | GBX | 4.80 | |
| H2 Dividend | 11 Feb 2016 | 04 Mar 2016 | GBX | 8.65 | 13.10 |
| H1 Dividend | 14 May 2015 | 06 Jun 2015 | GBX | 4.45 | |
| H2 Dividend | 12 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | GBX | 8.00 | 12.12 |
Sage Group Company Financials
| Assets (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 117 | 129 | 133 |
| Intangible Assets | 2,326 | 2,268 | 2,297 |
| Investments | 108 | 71 | 78 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 2,551 | 2,468 | 2,508 |
| Stocks | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Debtors | 364 | 459 | 466 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 371 | 272 | 231 |
| Other Assets | 66 | 117 | 15 |
| Total Assets | 3,352 | 3,317 | 3,223 |
| Liabilities (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors within 1 year | 1,126 | 1,005 | 1,033 |
| Creditors after 1 year | 722 | 985 | 1,022 |
| Other Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,848 | 1,990 | 2,055 |
| Net assets | 1,504 | 1,327 | 1,168 |
| Equity (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called up share capital | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Share Premium | 548 | 548 | 548 |
| Profit / Loss | 361 | 398 | 342 |
| Other Equity | 184 | 146 | 131 |
| Preference & Minorities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Capital Employed | 1,504 | 1,327 | 1,168 |
| Ratios | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 32.44 | 42.60 | 46.67 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Net Gearing | 44.06 | 51.79 | 56.59 |
| Gross Gearing | 55.13 | 59.99 | 63.76 |
| Assets / Equity | 2.23 | 2.50 | 2.76 |
| Cash / Equity | 24.67 | 20.50 | 19.78 |
| EPS | 24.49 | 27.21 | 27.80 |
| Cash Flow (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operating activities | 472 | 393 | 302 |
| Cashflow before financing | 479 | 335 | -276 |
| Increase in Cash | 50 | 109 | -47 |
| Income (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 1,936 | 1,846 | 1,715 |
| Cost of sales | 138 | 130 | 114 |
| Gross Profit | 1,798 | 1,716 | 1,601 |
| Operating Profit | 382 | 427 | 348 |
| Pre-Tax profit | 361 | 398 | 342 |
| Profit / Loss for the year | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Sage Group Company Background
| Sector | Software |
|---|---|
| Activities | Sage Group plc is the global market leader for technology that helps businesses of all sizes manage everything from money to people - whether they're a start-up, scale-up or enterprise. We do this through Sage Business Cloud - the one and only business management solution that customers will ever need, comprising Accounting, Financials, Enterprise Management, People & Payroll and Payments & Banking. |
| Latest Interim Date | 17 May 2019 |
| Latest Fiscal Year End Date | 20 Nov 2019 |
Sage Group Directors
| Appointed | Director | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan 2014 | Stephen Hare | Chief Executive Officer |
| 15 May 2013 | Jonathan Anton George Howell | Chief Financial Officer |
| 01 Jan 2018 | Daniel Blair Crump | Executive Director |
| 06 Jul 2012 | Donald Hood Brydon | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 31 May 2019 | Dr John Bates | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Apr 2019 | Jonathan Michael Arundell Bewes | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Apr 2019 | Annette Elizabeth Court | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Jan 2014 | John William Drummond Hall | Non-Executive Director |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Soni Jiandani | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Jul 2017 | Catherine Jane Keers | Non-Executive Director |
Sage Group Contact Details
| Company Name | Sage Group (The) |
|---|---|
| Company Address | North Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 9AA. |
| Company Telephone | +44 (0)1912 943 000 |
| Company Website | http://www.sage.com/ |
Sage Group Advisors
| Auditor Name | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
|---|---|
| Auditor Address | 89 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8HW. |
| Auditor Website | http://www.pwc.com/ |
| Auditor Telephone | +44 (0)1912 328 493 |
| Registrar Name | Equiniti |
| Registrar Address | Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA. |
| Registrar Website | http://www.equiniti.com/ |
| Registrar Telephone | 0871 384 2030 |
| Broker Name | Deutsche Bank AG London |
| Broker Address | 1 Great Winchester Street, London EC2N 2DB. |
| Broker Website | http://www.db.com/ |
| Broker Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7545 8000 |
| Adviser Name | Deutsche Bank AG London |
| Adviser Address | 1 Great Winchester Street, London EC2N 2DB. |
| Adviser Website | http://www.db.com/ |
| Adviser Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7545 8000 |
| Solicitor Name | Allen & Overy LLP |
| Solicitor Address | One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD. |
| Solicitor Website | http://www.allenovery.com/ |
| Solicitor Telephone | +44 (0)20 3088 0000 |
| Stockbroker Name | N+1 Singer |
| Stockbroker Address | 7 Melville Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 7JA. |
| Stockbroker Website | http://www.n1singer.com/ |
| Stockbroker Telephone | +44(0)131 603 6871 |
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