-----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, Dqmeuscw9sgsRFNCNH3L1mpEykUnrabO8iQBC7fPWBV2B6pXRoqFjhBe4ozgTS7C XAiVfih0te/UwJ9RqBrsdQ== 0000908737-04-000366.txt : 20040415 0000908737-04-000366.hdr.sgml : 20040415 20040415113139 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000908737-04-000366 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040414 FILED AS OF DATE: 20040415 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: 04735094 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_apr14.htm 6K

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 April 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 April 14, 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

Nexxlink Concludes the Acquisition of Assets From CGI
Related to Meta-4 Technical Support Services

Montreal, April 14, 2004Nexxlink Technologies Inc. (TSX: NTI), a leading Canadian provider of integrated information technology solutions, and CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) announce the conclusion of the acquisition by Nexxlink Technical Services Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexxlink, of CGI assets related to the technical support company Meta-4 Technical Support Services (“Meta-4”). This transaction follows the irrevocable memorandum of understanding signed between both parties on March 22, 2004.

Founded in 1981, Meta-4 offers Canada-wide installation, maintenance and technical services for a broad range of electronic equipment such as computer systems, automated teller machines (ATMs) and video lottery terminals. It employs almost 170 people and generates revenues of over $15 million annually. From its offices in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, Meta-4 serves hundreds of organizations of all sizes, including Mouvement Desjardins, Jean Coutu Group, National Bank of Canada and Loto-Québec. Meta-4 maintains 4,200 ATMs and 4,300 video lottery terminals.

As part of this transaction, Nexxlink has paid $8.75 million to CGI as follows: $1.5 million cash; $1.5 million as a balance of sale; $2.75 million through the issue of an interest-bearing note maturing in 24 months; and $3.0 million through the issue of 441,000 shares of Nexxlink at a price of $6.80 per share, raising CGI’s interest in the Company’s capital stock from 32% to 35%.

Involved in the information technology (IT) industry since 1977, Nexxlink Technologies Inc. is a leading Canadian provider of integrated IT solutions. The simple and efficient solutions provided by the Company allow businesses to focus on their core competencies. Nexxlink truly offers hassle-free computing services. Following this transaction, Nexxlink will have annual sales of approximately $125 million and employ some 900 people across the country. The Company’s shares are listed on the TSX under the ticker symbol NTI. Web Site: www.nexxlink.com.

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 20,000 professionals. CGI’s annualized revenue run rate is currently CDN$2.8 billion (US$2.1 billion) and at December 31, 2003, CGI’s order backlog was CDN$12.2 billion (US$9.3 billion). CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States and Europe, as well as from centers of excellence in India and Canada. 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.

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For further information:
   
Nexxlink Technologies Inc. (TSX: NTI)
Contacts:
Telephone:
Web Site:
Karol Brassard, Executive Chairman of the Board
1 877 Nexxlink; (514) 828-4428
www.nexxlink.com
   
CGI Group Inc. (TSX: gib.a, NYSE: gib)
Contact:
Telephone:
Contact:
Telephone:
Contact:
Telephone:
Web Site:
Julie Creed, Vice-President, Investor Relations
1 (312) 201-4803
Ronald White, Director, Investor Relations
1 (514) 841-3230
Eileen Murphy, Director, Media Relations
1 (514) 841-3430
www.cgi.com
   
Renmark Financial Communications Inc.
Contacts :

Media :
Tel.:
Web Site:
Sylvain Laberge - slaberge@renmarkfinancial.com
Michael Small - msmall@renmarkfinancial.com
Colette Saulnier - csaulnier@renmarkfinancial.com
(514) 939-3989
www.renmarkfinancial.com
   


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:    April 15, 2004
By /s/ Paule Doré
       Name:   Paule Doré
       Title:     Executive Vice-President
                     and Chief Corporate Officer
                     and Secretary
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