CGI (TSX : GIB.A) (NYSE : GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Apside, a leading provider of digital and engineering services.
Present in France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal and Switzerland, Apside is recognized for its in-depth industry knowledge in manufacturing, finance, insurance and public sector, as well as its technology expertise in areas such as data, AI, cloud and cybersecurity.
With this acquisition, CGI further consolidates its presence in France as well as other European countries and Morocco, and strengthens its capabilities, particularly in manufacturing and financial services.
More than 2,500 professionals have joined CGI through this acquisition, including nearly 40 in Switzerland.
"We are delighted to welcome Apside's talented team to CGI. Our companies share a culture and common values focused on innovation, responsibility, commitment and putting our employees at the heart of everything we do. By combining our strengths, we are enriching our technology offering and strengthening our ability to support our clients in their most complex transformations," said Jean-Michel Baticle, President and Chief Operating Officer and President, Western and Southern Europe
“I am particularly pleased with this announcement, which marks the natural convergence of two companies driven by strong values and a shared ambition. This alliance is based on clear synergies and a shared vision of the challenges and opportunities in our region, which will position us as a major player in French-speaking Switzerland,” said Pascal Janin, Senior Vice President, Consulting Services, responsible for CGI's activities in Switzerland. “By joining forces, we will be able to expand our expertise, strengthen our presence and offer new opportunities to our employees and customers in Switzerland and internationally. This union opens up a new dynamic that we are eager to bring to life together.”
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 93,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com
For more information:
Investors
Kevin Linder
Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations
kevin.linder@cgi.com
+1 905-973-8363
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Andrée-Anne Pelletier
Manager, Media Relations
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Giuseppina Forino
Manager, Public Relations, Western and Southern Europe
giuseppina.forino@cgi.com
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