Irvine, CA - June 15, 2005 - As a customer of Best Software and FAS, you may already know that for the past several years Best Software has been part of The Sage Group plc – a world leader in software for small and mid-sized businesses. As one of the 4.5 million customers around the world who use our products, you can count on quality products and outstanding support from Sage.

In North America, we are changing our name to Sage Software to help make that commitment clear. As we update our corporate logo and letterhead, rest assured that this name change does not signal a change in our direction.

WHAT YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT FROM US AS BEST SOFTWARE, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO EXPECT OF SAGE SOFTWARE:
One of the industry's broadest portfolios of software products for accounting, CRM, HR, fixed assets, time tracking and more, including leading brands like Abra, ACCPAC, ACT!, MAS 90, Peachtree and SalesLogix, our commitment to award-winning customer support, and a strong, unwavering focus on you and your needs.

You will begin to see a few new programs that embody the values of Sage Software. One example is Sage Summit, a conference for all of our customers where you can learn how to get the most value from your software and network with other users who share your challenges and dreams.

As we make the transition to our new name over the next few months, you may see us or our partners using both our old and new names. Regardless of which name you see, know that our tradition of providing the products and services that meet your daily needs remains constant. We appreciate your business and the trust you place in us. If you have further questions about Sage Software, please
visit http://sagefaq.sagesoftwareinc.com.

Sincerely,

Ron Verni
President and CEO
Sage Software

About Sage Software (formerly Best Software)
Sage Software offers leading business management products and services that support the needs, challenges and dreams of more than 2.4 million small and mid-sized customers in North America. Its parent company, The Sage Group plc (London: SGE.L), supports 4.5 million customers worldwide. For more than 25 years, Sage Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and customizable applications through its portfolio of leading brands, including Abra, ACCPAC, ACT!, BusinessWorks, CPASoftware, FAS, MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, MIP, Peachtree, SalesLogix, and Timberline Office, among many others. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.bestsoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-BEST.