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.)
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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.)
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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.
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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