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)
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reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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Enclosure: Press Release dated July 30, 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 [IMAGE OMITTED] [IMAGE OMITTED]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alcan and CGI TO sign a
long-term IT outsourcing agreement
Partnership will create 60 new high-tech jobs and
further develop a diversified industrial base in the Saguenay region
Saguenay, Quebec - July 30, 2002 - Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL) and CGI Group Inc.
(CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) today announced the signing of a memorandum of
understanding for a 10-year information technology (IT) outsourcing agreement
valued at CDN$200 million.
The final contract, expected to be signed in October 2002, will lead to the
creation of 60 additional jobs while maintaining 100 existing jobs at CGI's
application development and technology support centre in Saguenay.
"We are pleased to team up with another outstanding Quebec-based company to
create jobs in the region and develop new skills in the workforce," said Travis
Engen, president and CEO of Alcan Inc. "I am confident that CGI will continue to
provide us with top-notch services. By outsourcing certain IT services, we will
have a more efficient IT infrastructure and a greater return on our IT
investment."
The CGI solution was selected after a rigorous analysis of Alcan's IT
requirements and after reviewing all alternatives. CGI will manage Alcan's help
desk operations and provide user support, data centre management services as
well as electronic messaging systems. It will serve Alcan's operations in
Quebec, British Columbia as well as some operations in the United States.
Serge Godin, chairman and CEO of CGI added, "We are very proud of our long
partnership with Alcan, one that dates back almost to our beginnings. Our
ability to serve our clients within North America from Saguenay is something
upon which we want to expand further. We employ dedicated, highly-skilled
professionals in the region and, thanks to Alcan, we look forward to growing
this team as we continue to serve our clients worldwide from our centre in the
Saguenay."
From its development centre, CGI has served Alcan for over 20 years, providing
everything from consulting services to basic infrastructure support to
delivering IT projects. This initiative will permit CGI to expand its center
from 200 to 260 employees.
About Alcan
Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminum
and specialty packaging with 2001 revenues of US$12.6 billion. With world-class
operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and
specialty packaging, Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers'
needs for innovative solutions and service. Alcan employs 48,000 people and has
operating facilities in 38 countries.
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
Statements made in this press release which describe the Company's intentions,
expectations or predictions may be forward-looking statements within the meaning
of securities laws. The Company cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking
statements involve risk and uncertainty and that the Company's results could
differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Reference
should be made to the most recent Form 10-Q for a summary of major risk factors.
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For more information:
Alcan
Media Contact: Investment Community Contact:
Margot Tapp Jo-Ann Longworth
Head, communications and information Director, investor relations
(418) 699-4005 (514) 848-8368
CGI
Media Contact: Investment Community Contact:
Eileen Murphy Julie Creed
Director, media relations Vice president, investor relations
(514) 841-3430 (312) 201-4803
Ronald White
Director, investor relations
(514) 841-3230
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 30, 2002 By /s/ Paule Dore
Name: Paule Dore
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Corporate Officer
and Secretary