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CGI INC Foreign Filer Report 2004

May 27, 2004

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6-K 1 cgi6k_may27.htm Created by EDGAR Ease Plus (EDGAR Ease+ 1.6a) Project: O:\Edgar\CGI\6K\2004\2004-05-27\cgi6k_may27.eep Control Number: Rev Number: Client Name: CGI Group Inc. Project Name: 6K - May 27, 2004 Firm Name: 6k MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Project"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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For the month of May 2004

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Commission File Number 1-14858

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CGI Group Inc. (Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

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1130 Sherbrooke Street West 5th Floor Montréal, Québec Canada H3A 2M8 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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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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Form 20-F Form 40-F |X|

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

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Note : Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

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Note : Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

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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.

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Yes No |X|

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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___.

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Enclosure: Press Release dated May 27, 2004.

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, 333-74932 and 333-112021.

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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McGill University Health Center renews IT partnership with CGI

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Montreal, Quebec, May 27, 2004 - McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) today announced the signing of a five-year information technology (IT) outsourcing contract renewal valued at CDN$18 million. CGI will continue to assume responsibility for mainframe data center operations and mainframe printing services.

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“We are very pleased with our partnership with CGI which spans over 10 years. During this time we have developed a solid business relationship and CGI has developed a clear view of our needs. The more we collaborate, the more we find ways of being more efficient and saving money that can be reinvested as a result in systems and infrastructure to support patient care,” said Jean Huot, chief information officer of Syscor, the MUHC’s IT company.

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Michael Roach, president and chief operating officer, of CGI added: “We have developed what we believe to be a highly effective model for collaboration that results in real savings for our client. We have studied many such models and feel that our mix of healthcare knowledge and experience, full outsourcing capabilities and commitment to creating a true partnership whereby both parties will benefit ultimately results in a win-win relationship.”

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CGI employs 600 professionals across North America dedicated to the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. Services beyond the full end-to-end IT offerings include; managed care solutions, a healthcare adapted ASP solution and HIPPA compliance and bioinformatics. Clients include provincial and federal healthcare organizations, regional boards, teaching hospitals and HMOs. During the past decade, CGI has delivered industry-leading solutions to more than five hundred hospitals, health systems and other healthcare providers, as well as health insurers, managed care companies and government payers. To learn more, please visit the healthcare section of www.cgi.com .

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About CGI Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in North America. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 25,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in India and Canada. CGI’s annualized revenue run rate is currently CDN$3.8 billion (US$2.8 billion) and at March 31, 2004, CGI’s order backlog was CDN$12.0 billion (US$9.1 billion). CGI’s shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite

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Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: www.cgi.com .

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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.

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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:

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CGI: Investor relations Julie Creed Vice-president, investor relations (312) 201-4803

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Ronald White Director, investor relations (514) 841-3230

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Media relations Eileen Murphy Director, media relations (514) 841-3430

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SIGNATURES

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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: May 27, 2004 By /s/ Paule Doré Name: Paule Doré Title: Executive Vice-President and Chief Corporate Officer and Secretary