-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, NCpejGv3bNrA2ZjulC/gSwQFAP8JqB5M4+ZBsFqBwjeJ4MgyT/r8AlhJzdnuzb9S 6HL/71tQkL+Ss4iGNrzNAw== 0000908737-02-000327.txt : 20020912 0000908737-02-000327.hdr.sgml : 20020912 20020912132154 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000908737-02-000327 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020912 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020912 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CGI GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001061574 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES [8742] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-29716 FILM NUMBER: 02762330 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1130 SHERBROOKE ST WEST STREET 2: 5TH FL CITY: MONTREAL QUEBEC CANA STATE: E6 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 5148413200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1130 SHERBROOKE ST WEST STREET 2: 5TH FLOOR CITY: MONTREAL QUEBEC STATE: E6 6-K 1 cgi6k_sep12.txt 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 September 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.) Form 20-F Form 40-F |X| (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the 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| (If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___. Enclosure: Press release dated September 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 led consortium to develop systems for Quebec's ministere du Revenu, creating jobs in Quebec City Quebec City, Quebec, September 12, 2002 - CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) today announced the signing of a five-year consulting contract valued at CDN$35 million with the ministere du Revenu du Quebec. CGI will develop both the individual and company tax management systems. The goal of this initiative is to update the existing infrastructure so as to ensure a robust system which adheres to strict operational processes which will in turn enhance client service to the some 5.4 million Quebec tax payers as well as the some 300,000 Quebec tax paying firms. CGI acts as project manager as well as being responsible for the architecture, analysis and programming. To meet the demands of this contract, CGI and its partners, Systematix and Nurun, will hire approximately 50 professionals over the course of the five-year contract. "By creating flexible tools that are in keeping with our evolving needs, we are moving closer to meeting our mandate of better serving our clientele, said Francine Martel-Vaillancourt, Deputy Minister, ministere du Revenu du Quebec. We count on CGI's best practices to develop a robust system that clearly responds to our current and future needs." Michael Roach, president and chief operating officer for CGI added: "This win highlights our ability to offer tangible added-value to our clients operations. This also reinforces our commitment to serving the Quebec government, a long time partner. We are very pleased and excited for our Quebec City-based team, as some 150 professionals will be working on this project throughout its duration." CGI's Quebec City office employs over 600 professionals and was CGI's first office over 26 years ago when the company began operations. This unit serves many clients within the government, telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing and financial services sectors. About CGI Founded in 1976, CGI is the fourth largest independent information technology services firm in North America, based on its headcount. CGI and its affiliated companies employ 14,600 professionals. CGI's annualized revenue run-rate totals CDN$2.1 billion (US$1.3 billion). CGI's order backlog currently totals CDN$10.4 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 that term in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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 authorities, as well as assumptions regarding the foregoing. The words "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "foresee", "plan", 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 relating to future revenue from outsourcing contracts are forward-looking statements. 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. -30- 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: September 12, 2002 By /s/ Paule Dore Name: Paule Dore Title: Executive Vice-President and Chief Corporate Officer and Secretary -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----