CGI (GIB) investor relations material

Company overview and market position

• Operates as a global leader in IT and business consulting, with 94,000 consultants across 400 locations in 40 countries and a diversified client base spanning 10+ industries.

• Maintains a resilient business mix: 55% managed services and 45% systems integration and consulting, serving 5,500 clients and 50,000 end clients through 200+ IP-based solutions.

• Demonstrates strong industry fundamentals with high client retention, robust backlog ($31.5B, equivalent to 2 years of revenue), and presence in all major industry segments.

• Recognized for a founder-led vision, experienced management, and a culture of ownership and accountability, with 87% of partners as shareholders.

• Named among Forbes World's Best Companies and Best Management Consulting Firms, and a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Cloud Professional Services.

Strategic growth and business model

• Pursues a "Build and Buy" strategy, balancing organic growth with acquisitions; recent acquisitions include Daugherty, BJSS, Novatec, Momentum, Apside, and Comarch Polska.

• Target revenue mix aims for 60% managed services, 30% business & strategic IT consulting, and 10% systems integration, with a global goal of 30% revenue from IP.

• Focuses on embedding AI by design in end-to-end services, leveraging 616 AI-embedded solutions and 120+ business solutions to accelerate client ROI.

• Maintains a global delivery network with 33 centers in 22 countries, providing 24/7 innovation and digital capabilities.

• Partners with 150+ global technology firms, including AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, Microsoft, and Salesforce, to ensure agility and best-fit solutions.

Financial performance and capital management

• Fiscal 2025 revenue reached CA$15.9 billion, with a 7.6% CAGR in revenue and 9.0% CAGR in EBITDA since 2005.

• Consistently generates high cash flow, with operating cash flow CAGR of 8.0% since 2005 and disciplined CapEx management.

• Maintains a solid balance sheet, BBB+/A3 credit rating, and a balanced approach to share buybacks and leverage reduction; dividend program initiated in F2025.

• Net debt managed prudently, with leverage ratio kept under control even during major acquisitions.

• Capital structure includes a mix of CAD and USD senior notes maturing between 2026 and 2031, supporting financial flexibility.