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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMERCIAL Melita to combine with Epic to create the scale needed for more investment in Malta's digital connectivity MALTESE telecommunication operators Melita Limited ("Mel- ita"), and Epic Communications Limited ("Epic") today announce that they have entered into an agreement to combine their op- erations. The move will bring together two network operators with com- plementary strengths to deliver better services and more choice for customers and support the long-term development of Mal- ta's digital infrastructure. This will deliver enhanced connectivity for consumers, businesses, and the public sector across the country. The transaction will provide the combined business with the nec- essary scale to invest for the long term, in a way that would be out of reach for either company inde- pendently. The demands on tele- coms providers are growing, with customers seeking world-class speeds, resilient infrastructure and advanced cyber security ca- pabilities. This level of sustained investment is only achievable where organisations meet a cer- tain size. A combined business will be better equipped to meet those needs, investing in enhanc- ing network and service quality across both fixed and mobile at a pace and scale that would be more difficult to achieve independently in a small country like Malta. The transaction will enable the com- bined business to compete more effectively within the Maltese market, offering customers better network quality and more choice along a seamless offering across fixed and mobile. Combining the two businesses will support Malta's wider eco- nomic development by enhancing the quality and speed of coverage on fixed and mobile networks. Harald Roesch, CEO, Melita Limited, said: "At the heart of this agreement is investing in the con- nectivity Malta depends on. Malta needs serious, sustained invest- ment in its digital infrastructure, and that is harder for smaller op- erators to fund on their own. Our companies have complementary strengths, with leading networks in fixed and mobile. Bringing them together is about building something better for our custom- ers and for Malta." Pierre-Etienne Cizeron, CEO, Epic, said: "Today marks an im- portant milestone for Malta's dig- ital future. By bringing together the strengths of Epic and Melita, we are creating a stronger provid- er with the scale to invest further in world-class networks, digital services and customer experience. Our shared ambition is simple: to deliver even greater value, choice and connectivity to consumers and businesses across Malta while supporting the country's contin- ued digital development." The proposed combination of the two companies, pursuant to which Melita will acquire 100% of the shares of Epic from Mo- naco Telecom, and the intended future investment remain subject to customary merger control and other regulatory approvals. Until the requisite approvals have been obtained, Melita and Epic will continue to operate and compete independently, with continuity for customers and no impact on employees of either company. About Melita Melita is a Maltese telecommu- nications operator. Founded in 1992, it provides broadband In- ternet, TV, mobile and fixed line telephone services to over 75% of Maltese homes, as well as a full range of business services in- cluding connectivity, data centre, cloud and IoT services. Melita has been owned by Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives since 2025. About Epic Epic Communications Ltd is one of the telecommunications providers in Malta, delivering a portfolio of mobile and fixed te- lephony, internet, television, ICT business solutions, and specialised services for the maritime industry. Epic has been owned by Monaco Telecom since 2020. Creative Europe Desk Malta launches new website to bring European opportunities closer to Malta's creative community CREATIVE Europe Desk Mal- ta has officially launched its brand new and revamped web- site www.creativeeuropemalta. mt thus, marking an exciting and important milestone for the Desk and for Malta's cul- tural and creative sectors. With a completely refreshed design, improved navigation and a range of new functions, the new website provides a modern and accessible digital space where artists, cultural organisations, creative profes- sionals and other stakehold- ers can discover information, opportunities and resources linked to the Creative Europe programme. The new website has been developed with one main objective: to make it easi- er for Malta's creative commu- nity to connect with Europe. Visitors can now find infor- mation on Creative Europe funding opportunities and calls, upcoming events and activities, news and updates, useful resources, European cooperation opportunities and other information to help prospective applicants develop projects and build internation- al partnerships. The website also provides a central platform for Creative Europe Desk Malta to share its work, highlight opportunities available to Maltese stakehold- ers and showcase the impact and potential of European co- operation. "We are extremely proud of our new website and what it represents for Creative Europe Desk Malta," said Erika Sam- mut Micallef, Head of Desk. "This is much more than a new look. It is a new digital home for Malta's cultural and crea- tive community; a place where people can find information, inspiration and opportunities to connect, collaborate and take their ideas to a European level." The launch is an impor- tant step in strengthening the Desk's digital presence and en- suring that information about Creative Europe is more acces- sible, engaging and relevant to the people and organisations who can benefit from it. The new platform has been designed to evolve alongside the sector, with new opportu- nities, events, resources, stories and updates being added regu- larly. For Creative Europe Desk Malta, the new website is also a reflection of the energy, cre- ativity and ambition of Malta's cultural and creative sectors and of the growing importance of international collaboration in creating new opportunities for Maltese talent. Creative Europe Desk Malta invites artists, organisations, cultural professionals and everyone working in Malta's creative and cultural sectors to explore the new website and discover the opportunities available.