-----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, C7ZhHvspkSB0RP+NbwTul6GF7xrFwrrVYh8IJ8c6vNaD3us2M8JP+6N+rg1faXP9 W71wlCq0yucaW9n7bQzYGA== 0000908737-07-000188.txt : 20070503 0000908737-07-000188.hdr.sgml : 20070503 20070503170429 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000908737-07-000188 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070503 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070503 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070503 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: 07816336 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1130 SHERBROOKE ST WEST STREET 2: 7TH FL CITY: MONTREAL QUEBEC STATE: A8 ZIP: H3A 2M8 BUSINESS PHONE: 5148413200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1130 SHERBROOKE ST WEST STREET 2: 7TH FLOOR CITY: MONTREAL QUEBEC STATE: A8 ZIP: H3A 2M8 6-K 1 cgi_6k.htm CGI GROUP INC. 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 Release dated May 3, 2007.
 
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
  
 
Stock Market Symbols
 
GIB.A (TSX)
 
GIB (NYSE)

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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Investors
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514 841-3355

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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 3, 2007
By /s/ David G. Masse            
   
Name: David G. Masse
   
Title:   Assistant Corporate Secretary

 
 
 
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