20 Facts About Sage Software

Sage Software is the patron of the Sage Gateshead music venue in Gateshead.

Sage Software is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

In 1999, Sage Software entered FTSE 100 and launched a dedicated Irish division, based in Dublin as well as its e-business strategy.

In 2000, Sage Software shares were named 'best performing share of the 90s' in the UK business press.

Sage Software are one of two technology stocks listed on the FTSE 100 Index, the other being Micro Focus.

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Sage Software was rated Britain's 109th richest person in the 2002 Sunday Times Rich List.

On 19 April 2010, Sage Software announced that its CEO, Paul Walker, had indicated an interest in stepping down from his position, which he had held for 16 years.

On 15 February 2013, Sage announced that Accel-KKR intended to buy Sage Nonprofit Solutions, its division that produced software designed for nonprofit organisations and governmental agencies.

In March 2017, Sage Software Group acquired Compass, an analytics and benchmarking platform.

In March 2017, Sage Software Group acquired Fairsail, a Human Capital Management cloud-based platform.

On 31 August 2018, Sage Software announced that Stephen Kelly had stepped down as a director and CEO.

In March 2020, Sage Software announced that it is offloading its Brazil operations to the president of the local business, Jorge Carneiro, in a deal estimated to be valued at £1 million with an additional deferred consideration of up to £9 million.

In June 1991, Sage Software Group moved into their first dedicated headquarters building, Sage Software House, in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, having previously been located in the Regent Centre office park.

Sage Software Group is a patron of The Sage Software Gateshead, a Tyneside music venue designed by Sir Norman Foster.

The Sage Software Gateshead was completed in 2004 at a cost of £70 million, and has since become a main sight on the River Tyne.

In 2008, Sage Software funded the revival of The Krypton Factor television series for ITV as a part of the Business Brain Training campaign.

Sage Software sponsored the Invictus Games in a multi-year partnership starting in 2016.

Sage Software sponsored the 2019 editions of the Reading Half Marathon and the Blaydon Race.

Sage Software are sponsoring the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and are an official partner of The Hundred cricket tournament.

Additionally, opening 2024, Sage Software are the named sponsor of the new Newcastle Gateshead Quayside arena and conference centre, named "The Sage Software".