The Sage Group plc

The Sage Group plc, commonly known as Sage, is a British multinational enterprise software company headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Founded in 1981, Sage's core business revolves around providing accounting, payroll, and payments solutions primarily to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Its mission is to "knock down barriers so everyone can thrive," empowering SMBs with accessible software and services to simplify operations and accelerate growth.

Sage offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including cloud-native solutions such as Sage Intacct for cloud accounting, Sage People for HR management, Sage X3 for enterprise resource planning (ERP), Sage Accounting, Sage Payroll, and Sage HR. The company also provides cloud-connected solutions like Sage 50cloud and Sage 200cloud. These offerings cater to SMBs, accountants, and financial professionals, covering areas like financial management, HR, payroll, payments, and business intelligence.

Under the leadership of CEO Steve Hare, appointed in November 2018, Sage is actively transitioning towards cloud-connected and cloud-native products with a significant focus on AI integration. Recent developments include the appointment of Jacqui Cartin as CFO in January 2026, a continued share buyback program in May 2026, and the acquisition of Doyen AI in May 2026 to streamline migration from legacy finance software. In March 2026, Sage also formed a strategic partnership with Barclays to integrate banking and accounting services for UK small businesses, further enhancing its market positioning as a leader in business management software.