Capgemini's (CAP.FR) consulting activities are likely to post a decline in revenue in 2009, Chief Executive Paul Hermelin said Thursday.

The company's consulting operations are preparing for "a difficult year, probably negative in terms of top line," Hermelin said.

He noted that the activities had started the year with a decline similar to the 6.7% drop reported in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Company Web site: www.capgemini.com

-By Jethro Mullen, Dow Jones Newswires; +33 1 4017 1740; jethro.mullen@dowjones.com