09:02 AM EDT, 08/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- CGI (NYSE: GIB and GIB-A.TO), one of the world's largest independent technology and professional services firms, on Thursday said it completed its previously announced acquisition of Apside, a digital and engineering services provider.

"With this acquisition, CGI further consolidates its presence in France as well as other European countries and Morocco, and strengthens its capabilities, particularly in manufacturing and financial services," said the company in a statement.

CGI said more than 2,500 professionals joined it through this acquisition, including nearly 2,200 in France. Apside is present in France, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Portugal and Switzerland.

U.S.-listed shares of the company were last seen down 1.5% at $95.01 in pre-market trading.