CGI completes acquisition of Apside, expanding European presence and services.

CGI, a leading IT and business consulting firm, has completed the acquisition of Apside, a digital and engineering services provider with operations in France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal, and Switzerland. The acquisition adds over 2,500 professionals to CGI, including nearly 2,200 in France, and strengthens its presence in Europe and Morocco, particularly in manufacturing and financial services.

Montreal, July 2, 2025 — CGI Inc. (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), a leading IT and business consulting firm, has completed its acquisition of Apside, a prominent digital and engineering services provider. The acquisition, announced earlier this year, brings over 2,500 professionals to CGI, with nearly 2,200 joining the company in France. This strategic move strengthens CGI's presence in Europe and North Africa, particularly in manufacturing and financial services sectors [1].

Apside, based in France, operates in Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal, and Switzerland. The company is recognized for its expertise in manufacturing, finance, insurance, and the public sector, as well as its proficiency in data, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity technologies. With this acquisition, CGI further consolidates its European footprint and enhances its capabilities to support complex client transformations [1].

Caroline de Grandmaison, President of CGI's France operations, expressed her delight in welcoming Apside's talented team. "Our companies share a culture and common values focused on innovation, responsibility, commitment, and putting our employees at the heart of everything we do," she said. "By combining our strengths, we are enriching our technology offering and strengthening our ability to support our clients in their most complex transformations" [1].

CGI, founded in 1976, is one of the largest independent IT and business consulting firms globally, with over 93,000 consultants and professionals. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT, and intellectual property solutions. CGI reported fiscal 2024 revenue of CA$14.68 billion, with shares listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) [1].

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[1] CGI Completes Acquisition of Apside. (2025, August 28). PR Newswire. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cgi-completes-acquisition-of-apside-a-france-based-digital-and-engineering-services-leader-302541030.html