Sage Group plc, the Newcastle-based FTSE 100 global software company, said on Wednesday its revenue increased 8% to £2.513 billion in the year to September 30, 2025, and profit before tax rose 14% to £484 million.

Sage has proposed final dividend of 14.4p, increasing full year dividend by 7% to 21.85p.

The Newcastle firm also announced a share buyback programme of up to £300 million “reflecting Sage’s strong cash generation, robust financial position, and the board’s confidence in Sage’s future prospects.”

Sage is a provider of accounting, finance, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses around the world.

Sage revealed that on March 31, 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 under way.

Sage Group CEO Steve Hare said: “Sage delivered another good performance in FY25. Strong, broad-based revenue growth and significant margin expansion reflect our focus on strategic execution, our resilient business model, and continuing investment in our products, our platform and our people.

“We are excited by the pace of technological change. AI is opening up new possibilities for businesses and creating a significant opportunity for Sage, enabling us to enhance and accelerate the benefits our software provides.

“Sage Copilot is already creating value, helping customers make smarter decisions and be more productive, while our launch of AI agents is delivering the next wave of intelligent solutions.

“With our global platform, trusted brand and focused innovation strategy, Sage is exceptionally well positioned to support small and mid-sized businesses as they adopt AI-enabled services. This drives confidence in our ability to deliver strong, sustainable growth and long-term value for all stakeholders.”