Published: November 19, 2025 at 1:07 pm
Shares in Sage Group plc have climbed 3.4% today.
The rise followed the announcement of a share buyback programme, commencing today, and the publication of strong annual results.
The share buyback is for aggregate consideration of up to £300 million, which will run no later than 19th March 2026. Sage is also increasing its full-year dividend by 7% to 21.85p.
However on 31st March 2026, after almost five years at Sage, Walid Abu-Hadba will step down as chief product officer and take on a new role as technology advisor to the group in a part-time capacity. The search for a successor is underway.