For the month of May 2004
Commission File Number 1-14858
CGI Group Inc.
(Translation of
Registrant’s Name Into English)
1130 Sherbrooke Street West
5th Floor
Montréal, Québec
Canada H3A 2M8
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Enclosure: Press Release dated May 3, 2004.
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, 333-74932 and 333-112021.
| PRESS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION |
Montreal, Quebec, May 3, 2004 — CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) (“CGI”) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, CGI Virginia Corporation (“CGI Virginia”) was merged with and into American Management Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: AMSY) (“AMS”), resulting in AMS becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGI. The merger was completed, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 10, 2004, by and among CGI, CGI Virginia and AMS.
Following the merger, AMS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGI and concurrently the U.S. assets of the Defense and Intelligence Group of AMS will have been purchased by CACI International Inc. (NYSE: CAI).
CGI also announced that, as a result of the merger, all AMS shares that were not validly tendered in the tender offer (except those shares for which appraisal rights under the Delaware General Corporation Law are properly exercised) were converted into the right to receive $19.40 net per share in cash and without interest. Holders of these remaining outstanding AMS shares will receive such payment for their shares upon presentation of appropriate documentation by the holder to Computershare Trust Company of New York, the paying agent for the merger (“Computershare”). Within the next few days, Computershare will mail to these non-tendering stockholders materials to be used to exchange AMS stock certificates for such payment.
Conference Call
On Tuesday, May 4, 2004, CGI will
release its second quarter financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. A
conference call for the investment community will be held at 9:00 am ET to discuss second
quarter results as well as the acquisition of AMS. Participants may access the call by
dialing 1-800-387-6216 or though the Internet at www.cgi.com. For those unable to
participate on the live call, a Webcast will be archived at www.cgi.com
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the
largest independent information technology and business process services firms in North
America. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 25,000 professionals. CGI
provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in
Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in
India and Canada. CGI’s annualized revenue run rate is currently CDN$3.7 billion
(US$2.7 billion). CGI’s shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and
are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped
Information Technology and 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. The words “believe”, “estimate”,
“expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “foresee”,
“plan”, “guidance”, “run-rate” and similar expressions and
variations thereof, identify certain of such forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date on which they are made. In particular, statements related to the acceptance for payment of the shares of AMS are forward-looking statements. These statements represent CGI’s intentions, plans, expectations, and beliefs, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, of which many are beyond the control of CGI. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include among others: the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatment of the acquisition of AMS, the value of the consideration for the acquisition of AMS, production and development opportunities, the conduct of worldwide operations, our ability to realize the anticipated earnings accretion, cost savings, revenue enhancements, operating efficiencies and other benefits from the acquisition of AMS, foreign exchange rate fluctuations and general economic conditions (such as changes in interest rates and the performance of the financial markets, changes in domestic and foreign laws, regulations and taxes, changes in competition and pricing environments, the occurrence of significant natural disasters, civil unrest and general market and industry conditions). For a more comprehensive review of risk factors, please refer to our MD&A contained in our 2003 Annual Report and our 2004 First Quarter Report, both filed with Securities Regulators in Canada and available at www.sedar.com and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. CGI disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
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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: May 4, 2004 |
By /s/ Paule Doré Name: Paule Doré Title: Executive Vice-President and Chief Corporate Officer and Secretary |