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CGI To Acquire Britain’s Logica For $2.6 Billion

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, June 1st, 2012

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Canadian technology services provider CGI Group [GIB] yesterday said it has agreed to acquire Britain’s Logica for $2.6 billion in cash in a deal that would expand its capabilities and global footprint. CGI, which offers a range of information technology solutions and services, said the deal will give it a significant presence throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company also said the pending acquisition will give it the ability to cover the entire customer services supply chain, further enhance…

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