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 October 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 October 15, 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 selected by Industrial Alliance for five-year contract renewal
Quebec City, Quebec, October 15, 2002 - CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE:
GIB) today announced the signing of a five-year outsourcing contract renewal
valued at CDN$25 million with Canadian personal insurance giant, Industrial
Alliance Insurance and Financial Services (TSX: IAG). As part of the agreement,
CGI will host their mainframes and AS 400 as well as provide technical support
from CGI's data centers. CGI's services will be used for the client's activities
in Quebec City, Toronto and Western Canada.
"There are two main reasons why we have renewed with CGI. First, we were very
satisfied with the quality of services offered, the vastness of their technical
expertise and the level of understanding of our environment. And secondly, the
CGI team was always present to learn of our needs and was never short of ideas
to effectively respond to them," said Jacques Martin, senior IT director,
Industrial Alliance.
Michael Roach, president and chief operating officer for CGI added: "We are very
proud of our long-term partnership, one that spans over 20 years. As Industrial
Alliance has grown both organically and through acquisitions, we have leveraged
and expanded our services to meet the needs of our client's evolving operations.
The field of insurance is one that we know well and look forward to further
growth and being the IT partner of choice for insurance companies."
About the Industrial Alliance Group
The Industrial Alliance Group is among the most solid financial institutions in
the country, where it is an industry leader in the field of insurance and
financial services. The Group has operations across Canada through Industrial
Alliance in Quebec City, National Life in Toronto and IAP Life in Vancouver. The
seventh largest life and health insurance company in Canada, the Industrial
Alliance Group insures over 1.5 million Canadians, employs more than 2,000
people and manages $16 billion in assets. Industrial Alliance stock is listed on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "IAG". With a stock market
capitalization of $1.3 billion, Industrial Alliance ranks among the 100 largest
public companies in Canada. For more information on Industrial Alliance, please
visit their corporate website at www.inalco.com.
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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. 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
Industrial Alliance:
Jacques Carriere
Vice-president, investor relations
(418) 684-5275
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: October 15, 2002 By /s/ Paule Dore
Name: Paule Dore
Title: Executive Vice-President
and Chief Corporate Officer
and Secretary