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.)
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___.
Enclosure: Press Release dated June 3, 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 continues to make niche acquisitions
strengthening its offering
Montreal, Quebec, June 3, 2002 - CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB;)
today announced the closing of two acquisitions that will add additional
expertise in IT retail solutions and electronic commerce, further expanding
CGI's offering and client base. Adding 100 professionals from Oklahoma, Toronto,
and Montreal to its ranks, the two companies have collective revenue of CDN$22.6
million and were purchased for CDN$9.7 million. As part of its acquisition
strategy, over the last 15 years CGI has acquired over 30 firms.
What was acquired:
Myriap - electronic solutions Myriap provides CGI with deeper knowledge in the
transactional Web space. Some 60 Toronto and Montreal-based professionals have
joined CGI. Their clients are mostly in the financial services sector and
include TD and Meloche Monnex.
Netplex Systems Inc. Retail Division- retail expertise
Serving over 240 retail customers including Macy's, Toys "R" Us and Value City
with their retail solutions that focus on warehouse management, store system
integration and distribution, the Retail Division adds 40 professionals located
in Oklahoma. Their solution set will broaden CGI's offering in the retail
sector.
Michael Roach, president and chief operating officer for CGI said: "CGI remains
committed to providing world-class services to our clients throughout our key
market verticals. These acquisitions clearly demonstrate this deep commitment as
we increase both our capabilities and geographic presence which collectively add
value to our total operations."
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
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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
commissions. All of the risk factors included in these filed documents are
included here by reference. 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 3, 2002 By /s/ Paule Dore
Name: Paule Dore
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Corporate Officer
and Secretary