SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2002.
CGI Group Inc.
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
1130 Sherbrooke Street West
5th Floor
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3A 2M8
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
Yes No |X|
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___.
Enclosure: Press Release dated June 12, 2002.
This Form 6-K shall be deemed incorporated by reference in the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-8, Reg. Nos. 333-13350, 333-66044 and
333-74932.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION
CGI adds expertise to its Alberta government practice in
acquiring Stewart & Stewart Consulting Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta, June 12, 2002 -CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB)
today announced that it closed the acquisition of privately-held Stewart &
Stewart Consulting Inc., with revenues valued at CDN$4 million. The
Edmonton-based company adds geographic information systems and resource-based
systems knowledge with its 35 professionals supplying services primarily to the
Alberta government.
CGI's Edmonton office now employs close to 200 professionals serving both
government and private sector clients. With this acquisition, CGI has forged new
links with Alberta Sustainable Resources. CGI's Edmonton-based professionals
provide long-term information technology support and development to four Alberta
government departments as well as the NWT Workers' Compensation Board based in
Yellowknife. CGI also has government practices in Ottawa, Toronto, Regina,
Quebec City, Cleveland, Washington and Albany. Government client revenue account
for 12% of CGI's total revenue.
"In joining CGI, we are able to offer our clients a broader array of services
and expertise. Something we could not do on our own as effectively. Our seasoned
professionals will benefit from synergies created within CGI as we collectively
evolve the practice," said Rod Stewart former president of Stewart & Stewart
Consulting Inc.
Michael Roach, president and chief operating officer for CGI added: "We are very
excited about broadening our presence and expertise in Western Canada. For over
10 years, Stewart & Stewart marked themselves by offering high quality
consulting services with an increasing focus on geographical information systems
in the forestry and land management sector. Their professionalism and strong
commitment to delivering value make them an excellent fit within CGI. We value
our strong ties with the Alberta government for which this acquisition further
demonstrates our commitment to bringing them best-of-breed services and
solutions."
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About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is the fourth largest independent information technology
services firm in North America, based on its headcount of 13,700 professionals.
CGI's annualized revenue run-rate totals CDN$2.1 billion (US$1.3 billion). CGI's
order backlog currently totals CDN$10.7 billion (US$6.7 billion). CGI provides
end-to-end IT services and business solutions to more than 3,000 clients
worldwide from more than 60 offices. CGI's shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A)
and the NYSE (GIB). They are included in the TSX 100 Composite Index as well as
the S&P/TSX Canadian Information Technology and Canadian MidCap Indices.
Website: www.cgi.com
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate
to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
represent CGI Group Inc.'s intentions, plans, expectations, and beliefs, and are
subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, of which many are beyond the
control of the Company. These factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from such forward-looking statements.
These factors include and are not restricted to the timing and size of
contracts, acquisitions and other corporate developments; the ability to attract
and retain qualified employees; market competition in the rapidly-evolving
information technology industry; general economic and business conditions,
foreign exchange and other risks identified in the Management's Discussion and
Analysis (MD&A) in CGI Group Inc.'s Annual Report or Form 40-F filed with the
SEC, the Company's Annual Information Form filed with the Canadian securities.
CGI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
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For more information:
CGI:
Investor relations
Julie Creed
Vice-president, investor relations
(312) 201-4803
Ronald White
Director, investor relations
(514) 841-3230
Media relations
Eileen Murphy
Director, media relations
(514) 841-3430
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CGI GROUP INC.
(Registrant)
Date: June 12, 2002 By /s/ Paule Dore
Name: Paule Dore
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Corporate Officer
and Secretary