Since its listing on the Big Board in 1998, the
stock has appreciated an average of 15% per year, making CGI
Canada's largest technology company
MONTRÉAL, Dec. 14, 2018 /CNW
Telbec/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) executives rang The Closing
Bell® today at the New York Stock Exchange, marking 20 years as
an NYSE listed company. Over the period since 1998, CGI has
increased its employee base by nearly ten-fold, increased its
revenue by more than 15 times and expanded its net earnings by a
factor of more than 30, or an average of 19% per year. CGI's 74,000
professionals now provide high-end consulting, services and
solutions to clients from 400 proximity-based offices located in
more than 40 countries complemented by global delivery and 175
IP-based solutions.
"There has never been a more exciting or opportune time in our
history to accelerate growth, both organically and through further
consolidation. CGI has both the capacity and the intention to do so
for the ongoing benefit of our clients, our consultants, and our
shareholders," said George D.
Schindler, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Since our
founding in 1976, we have built a culture anchored around a Dream:
To create an environment in which we enjoy working together
and, as owners, contribute to building a company we can be proud
of. CGI is built to grow and last, and we are just
getting started."
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the
largest independent IT and business consulting
services firms in the world.
With 74,000 professionals across the globe, CGI delivers
an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from IT and business
consulting to systems integration, outsourcing 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. With annual
revenue of C$11.5 billion, CGI
shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE
(GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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SOURCE CGI Group Inc.