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 July 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.)
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the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___.
Enclosure: Press Release dated July 16, 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
Alberta Human Resources and Employment selects CGI for
four-year IT outsourcing contract valued at CDN$12 million
Edmonton, Alberta, July 16, 2002 - The Alberta Human Resources and
Employment Ministry and CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB;)
today announced the signing of a four-year information technology
contract valued at CDN$12 million.
As part of the contract, CGI will provide application maintenance
services supporting everything from mainframe to Web-based platforms
for programs that include labor relations, financial benefits, training
and employment assistance and safe workplaces. The contract will ensure
that the systems behind these programs will effectively provide the
information, the reports, and the financial benefits that people need.
"We rely on systems to provide financial benefits to Albertans every
month, to ensure that thousands of Albertans get the training they need
to get back to work, and to track safety inspections of Alberta
workplaces," said Alberta Human Resources and Employment Minister,
Clint Dunford. We found a partner that can provide the services we
need, the timeliness we require and the value that taxpayers demand."
Michael Roach, president and chief operating officer for CGI added:
"Our recent expansion in Edmonton further demonstrates our commitment
to delivering quality services and solutions to the Alberta Government,
a key area for us. As Canada's global IT services company, we are very
proud of the many partnerships we have forged with various Alberta
ministries and the speed at which we have grown our Edmonton operations
to meet client demand."
CGI has a strong track record with the Alberta Government. CGI offers
flexible and business focused services with an emphasis on continuous
improvement and service excellence. CGI's Edmonton office employs close
to 200 professionals serving both government and private sector
clients. CGI's Edmonton-based professionals provide long-term
information technology support and development to five Alberta
government departments as well as the NWT Workers' Compensation Board
based in Yellowknife. CGI also has government practices in Ottawa,
Toronto, Regina, Quebec City, Atlantic Canada, Cleveland, Washington
and Albany. For CGI's second quarter, government client revenue
accounted for 16% of CGI's total revenue.
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About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is the fourth largest independent information
technology services firm in North America, based on its headcount of
13,700 professionals. CGI's annualized revenue run-rate totals CDN$2.1
billion (US$1.3 billion). CGI's order backlog currently totals CDN$10.7
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 the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. 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. CGI disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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For more information:
Alberta Human Resources and Employment Communications:
Janice Schroeder
(780) 427-5585
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: July 16, 2002 By /s/ Paule Dore
Name: Paule Dore
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Corporate Officer
and Secretary