CGI Group Inc.
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 May 2007
Commission
File Number 1-14858
CGI
Group Inc.
(Translation
of Registrant’s
Name Into English)
1130
Sherbrooke Street West
7th
Floor
Montréal,
Québec
Canada
H3A 2M8
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
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Enclosure:
Press
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and 333-112021.
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PRESS
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Stock
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GIB.A
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GIB
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CGI
to
Expand Presence in the Seattle Metro Market
Fairfax,
Virginia, May 3, 2007 - CGI
Group Inc.
(TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB), announced today that it has acquired privately-owned
information technology (IT) services firm Codesic Consulting. Founded in
1994,
the Seattle based company has annual revenues of approximately US$20 million.
This acquisition is well aligned with the company’s build and buy growth
strategy and allows CGI to continue building its footprint in the State
of
Washington.
Recognized
for its
depth of business and IT knowledge, Codesic assists its clients by managing
strategic initiatives, integrating technology with business, and supporting
critical computing environments. Employing over 100 professionals with
deep
experience focused on the needs of leading Seattle-area organizations,
Codesic
counts Cingular, the City of Seattle, Frontier Bank, Russell Investment
Group,
and Alaska Airlines among its marquee clients.
“We
are committed
to growing our US presence and we continue to position ourselves for new
opportunities coast to coast,” said Donna Morea, President US Operations, CGI.
“Codesic has built up long standing relationships with some of the most
respected companies in the US. Their commitment to quality and reliability
truly
makes them a great asset to CGI, and allows us to continue our strong growth
on
the US west coast.”
“CGI
and Codesic
have the common goal of providing clients with advanced technology and
services
to meet their business transformation needs,” said Brian Corrington, CEO of
Codesic. “We’re excited to become part of an organization that shares our values
and commitment to customer success. Codesic professionals will also enjoy
having
access to a broad array of career opportunities within CGI’s global
network.”
“I
am pleased to welcome Codesic and its employees to CGI,” said Michael Keating,
Senior Vice-President, US West, CGI. “Codesic’s locally-focused growth strategy
and talent mirrors CGI’s commitment to key Western US metro markets and
reinforces our dedication to our customers in the Pacific Northwest. We
look
forward to continuing to provide them with rewarding challenges and further
build on their success.”
About
CGI
Founded
in 1976,
CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology
and
business process services firms in the world. 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
North America, Europe and India. CGI's annual revenue run rate stands
at $3.8
billion (US$3.3 billion) and at March 31st,
2007, CGI's order
backlog was $12.3 billion (US$10.8 billion). CGI 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.
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For
more
information:
Investors
Lorne
Gorber
Vice-President,
Global Communications and
Investor
Relations
514
841-3355
Media
Relations
Philippe
Beauregard
Director,
Corporate
Communications and
Public
Affairs
514
841-3218
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.
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CGI
Group Inc.
(Registrant)
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Date:
May 3, 2007
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By
/s/ David G.
Masse
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Name:
David
G. Masse
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Title:
Assistant
Corporate Secretary
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