PARIS, Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB)
(TSX: GIB.A) announced today the completion of the acquisition of
Meti Logiciels et Services (Meti) through one of its European
subsidiaries. A France-based
company offering integrated business solutions and consulting
services for the retail sector, Meti works with Europe's largest retailers, providing
solutions across thousands of stores, warehouses and merchant
locations for clients in 20 countries.
With this merger, CGI strengthens its capabilities in supporting
retailers across their entire value chain—from supply chain
management to in-store commercial operations—and in driving their
digital and omni-channel evolution. The merger further develops
CGI's end-to-end range of services and deepens its expertise in the
retail sector.
"We are pleased to join forces with Meti in helping retailers
position themselves for the future through end-to-end services and
digital technologies that drive efficiencies, innovation, customer
satisfaction and value," said George D.
Schindler, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "Meti's capabilities, solutions and employees enable
us to significantly strengthen our IP portfolio and services for
the retail sector, and we warmly welcome its approximately 300
professionals to the CGI community."
"Meti and CGI share a common corporate culture and core values,
including a focus on deep industry expertise delivered locally, a
service-oriented business model and operational excellence," said
Jean-Michel Baticle, President of CGI's operations in Western and
Southern Europe. "In addition, the
specialized expertise of Meti professionals ideally complements
CGI's proven capabilities in digitization and innovation for the
retail sector. We are excited to combine Meti's solutions and CGI's
Retail Xp360 solution to accelerate value for our retail
clients."
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among
the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms
in the world. With 77,500 consultants and other professionals
across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of
capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems
integration, managed IT and business process 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 Fiscal 2019 reported revenue of
C$12.1 billion, CGI shares are listed
on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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