CGI completes acquisition of Apside

Executive Summary

• CGI Inc. has completed the acquisition of Apside, a France-based leader in digital and engineering services.
• The transaction consolidates CGI's presence in France and other European countries, while strengthening capabilities in manufacturing and financial services.
• The acquisition adds more than 2,500 professionals to CGI, with nearly 2,200 based in France.

Key Details

• Transaction Status: Acquisition completed.
• Target Company: Apside, a provider of digital and engineering services with expertise in data, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
• Target Presence: France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal, and Switzerland.
• Target Industry Expertise: Manufacturing, finance, insurance, and the public sector.
• Personnel Impact: More than 2,500 professionals joined CGI through this acquisition, including nearly 2,200 in France.
• Strategic Rationale: Strengthens CGI's technology offering and ability to support clients in complex transformations, particularly in manufacturing and financial services.

Notable Quotes

• "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 Caroline de Grandmaison, president of CGI's France operations.