CGI posts strong Q2 results

CGI (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB)

Q2-F2014 year-over-year highlights



--  Revenue of $2.7 billion, up 7.0%; 
    
--  Bookings of $2.9 billion, or 105.4% of revenue; 
    
--  Backlog of $19.5 billion, up $1.5 billion; 
    
--  Adjusted EBIT of $341.5 million, up 30.5%; 
    
--  Adjusted EBIT margin of 12.6%, up 220 basis points; 
    
--  Net earnings of $230.9 million, or diluted EPS of $0.73; 
    
--  Net earnings of $229.6 million or diluted EPS of $0.72 excluding
    specific items; 
    
--  Cash provided by operating activities of $350.7 million; 
    
--  Repurchased 346,700 shares during the quarter; 
    
--  Return on invested capital of 13.4%.  
    



Note: All figures in Canadian dollars. Q2-F2014 MD&A, interim condensed
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes can be found at
www.cgi.com/investors and have been filed with both SEDAR in Canada and EDGAR in
the U.S.


CGI (TSX:GIB.A) (NYSE:GIB) reported fiscal 2014 second quarter revenue of $2.7
billion, compared with $2.5 billion in the year ago period, representing growth
of 7.0%.


During the quarter, the Company booked $2.9 billion in contract awards, of which
40% was new business, for a book-to-bill ratio of 105.4%. This brings the global
trailing twelve months bookings to $10.9 billion or 105.3% of revenue. At the
end of March 2014, the Company's backlog of signed orders stood at $19.5
billion, up $1.5 billion compared with the same period last year. 


Adjusted EBIT was $341.5 million, for a margin of 12.6%. This represents an
improvement of 30.5% compared with $261.6 million, or 10.4% of revenue in the
year ago period.


Net earnings in the quarter were $230.9 million or 73 cents per diluted share.
This compares to $114.2 million or 36 cents per diluted share in Q2-F2013. 


Excluding specific items, net earnings were $229.6 million or 72 cents per
diluted share. This compares with $175.9 million or $0.56 per diluted share in
Q2-F2013, representing an improvement of 28.6%.


The company generated $350.7 million in cash from operating activities during
the quarter, and $400.5 million when excluding the $49.8 million of
integration-related payments. Over the last twelve months, excluding the
integration-related cash disbursements, CGI has generated $949.1 million in cash
or $2.98 per diluted share.




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In millions of Canadian dollars except earnings per                         
share and where noted                                                       
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                                                        Q2-F2014    Q2-F2013
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Revenue                                                  2,704.3     2,526.2
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Adjusted EBIT                                              341.5       261.6
Margin                                                     12.6%       10.4%
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Net earnings, excluding specific items(i)                  229.6       175.9
Margin                                                     8.5 %        7.0%
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Earnings per share (diluted), excluding specific                            
items(i)                                                    0.72        0.56
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Net earnings                                               230.9       114.2
Margin                                                      8.5%        4.5%
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Earnings per share (diluted)                                0.73        0.36
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Weighted average number of outstanding shares                               
(diluted)                                            316,695,250 315,760,249
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Net finance costs                                           25.0        30.3
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Net debt                                                 2,678.2     2,914.3
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Net debt to capitalization ratio                           35.6%       43.0%
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Cash provided by operating activities                      350.7       147.2
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Days of sales outstanding (DSO)                               47          46
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Return on invested capital                                 13.4%       11.1%
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Bookings                                                 2,850.3     2,210.2
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Backlog                                                   19,476      18,019
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(i)Specific items include: $26 million in integration-related expenses ($81.4
million in Q2-F2013), a tax benefit of $11.9 million and the resolution of
acquisition-related provisions in the amount of $11.7 million.


"Our strong performance in the quarter is a clear reflection of our ongoing
ability to execute our business model on a global basis," said Michael E. Roach,
President and CEO. "Our ability to generate increased cash from operations is
becoming more visible as we complete the $525 million investment in our
integration program. Looking ahead, our focus will be on intensifying the
expansion and conversion of our pipeline of opportunities into bookings and high
quality revenue, reflecting our diversified market coverage." 


During the quarter the Company repurchased 346,700 shares for $11.5 million, at
an average price of $33.08. Net debt was $2.7 billion at the end of March 2014,
representing a net debt to capitalization ratio of 35.6% compared to 43.0% at
the end of March 2013. At the end of Q2-F2014, the Company had approximately
$1.5 billion in available cash and unused credit facilities.


Q2-F2014 results conference call

Management will host a conference call this morning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to
discuss results. Participants may access the call by dialing 866-225-2055 or via
www.cgi.com/en/investors. For those unable to participate on the live call, a
podcast and copy of the slides will be archived for download at
www.cgi.com/en/investors.


About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent information
technology and business process services firm in the world. Approximately 68,000
professionals serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery
centers across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive
portfolio of services including high-end business and IT consulting, systems
integration, application development and maintenance, infrastructure management
as well as a wide range of proprietary solutions. With annual revenue in excess
of C$10 billion and an order backlog exceeding C$19 billion, CGI shares are
listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Website: www.cgi.com.


Non-GAAP financial metrics used in this release: Adjusted EBIT, net earnings
excluding integration-related costs, adjustments related to tax and the
resolution of acquisition-related provisions, diluted earnings per share
excluding integration-related costs, adjustments related to tax and the
resolution of acquisition-related provisions, net debt, net debt to
capitalization ratio, DSO and ROIC.


CGI reports its financial results in accordance with IFRS. However, management
believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors
regarding the Company's financial condition and results of operations as they
provide additional measures of its performance. Additional details for these
non-GAAP measures can be found on page 2 and 3 of our MD&A which is posted on
CGI's website, and filed with SEDAR and EDGAR.


Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate
to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of that term in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and are "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian
securities laws. These statements and this information represent CGI's
intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs, and are subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors, of which many are beyond the control of the
Company. These factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such
forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. These factors include
but are not restricted to: the timing and size of new contracts; acquisitions
and other corporate developments; the ability to attract and retain qualified
members; market competition in the rapidly evolving IT industry; general
economic and business conditions; foreign exchange and other risks identified in
the press release, in CGI's annual and quarterly Management's Discussion and
Analysis ("MD&A"), in CGI's Annual Report, in CGI's Annual Report on Form 40-F
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (filed on EDGAR at
www.sec.gov), and in the Company's Annual Information Form filed with the
Canadian securities authorities (filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com), as well as
assumptions regarding the foregoing. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend," "anticipate," "foresee," "plan," and similar expressions and
variations thereof, identify certain of such forward-looking statements or
forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date on which they are
made. In particular, statements relating to future performance are
forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. CGI disclaims any
intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements or on this forward-looking information.


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Lorne Gorber
Senior Vice-President, Global Communications
and Investor Relations
lorne.gorber@cgi.com
+1 514-841-3355
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