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Sage banks on 'pent-up demand' for salvation

Geordie accountancy software seller Sage believes pent-up demand among its customers means it will be in for a sales bean-feast when the market recovers. In the first half of the year Sage said its cost-cutting measures had led to a strong increase in profitability. Dividends per share went up three per cent to 2.58p. Revenue …

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James 5
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Of course....

... they could always lower their prices.

But they are accountants - second cousin to the investment banker ! So, they'll just wait until we're all rich enough to afford their services again (Sorry - a Douglas Adams moment, there!)

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