Acquisition

CGI Completes Acquisition Of France-based Apside

Aug 29, 2025 | By Kailee Rainse

CGI (TSX: GIB.A | NYSE: GIB), a leader in IT and business consulting, has completed its acquisition of Apside, a provider of digital and engineering solutions.

SUMMARY

  • CGI (TSX: GIB.A | NYSE: GIB), a leader in IT and business consulting, has completed its acquisition of Apside, a provider of digital and engineering solutions.

This strategic move expands CGI’s footprint across France, Europe, and Morocco, enhancing its service depth especially within the manufacturing and financial services sectors.

Over 2,500 professionals have joined CGI as part of the Apside acquisition, including nearly 2,200 based in France.

Apside operates in France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal, and Switzerland, delivering services across manufacturing, finance, insurance, and the public sector. The company also brings deep expertise in data, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.

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Founded in 1976, CGI is one of the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting firms. With a global team of 93,000 professionals, CGI offers a full range of services including strategic IT and business consulting, systems integration, managed services, and IP solutions.

The company supports clients through a local engagement model backed by a global delivery network, helping them drive digital transformation and achieve faster results. In fiscal year 2024, CGI reported revenues of CA$14.68 billion.

"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.

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is one of the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting firms. With 93,000 professionals globally, it offers end-to-end services including consulting, systems integration, managed IT, and IP solutions. CGI combines local expertise with a global delivery network to drive digital transformation and results.

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