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42 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 A group of over 70 employees, senior management and partners of Grant Thornton recently took part in a number of challenging water-themed adventure activi- ties as part of the firm's ongoing team building programme. The aim of the event was to engage the participants in team- building activities away from their offices and day-to-day roles, while encouraging them to get to know each other better, and try their worth at some unusual outdoor activities. The event was held at the picturesque Gnejna Bay, which lent the perfect set- ting for a summer-time company event. The team was only given a ren- dezvous point early in the day, lit- tle knowing that by the end of it they would have had to build an artistic monument, form a human water cascade, roll incessantly in the sand, battle it out for the last bucket and spade, and ultimately give the sweat of their brow for their team to complete the as- signed tasks in the shortest time possible. The most difficult of all was a task which required them to build a human 6-person wheel- barrow, with both hands and feet tied, whilst scurrying the 80m distance on an uneven, hot and sandy track. 'Our team is composed of just under 100 employees, all com- ing from different walks of life. We also boast a highly interna- tional and multi-cultural team of professionals' said Mark Bugeja, Managing Partner. 'Yet together, we share a com- mon vision, based on mutual val- ues – providing our client with the best service possible and help- ing them unleash their potential for growth. For us to achieve this, we need to first and foremost re- lease and nourish our very own instinct for growth. Activities such as this go a long way to do so, whilst enjoying an informal and singular environment. They help bring people together by encour- aging collaboration and team- work. 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Typically during Phase 2 investi- gations, the Office will conduct detailed research and analysis on issues such as the possible increase in prices that the ac- quisition may cause and possible anti-competitive behaviour that may result from the creation or strengthening of dominance in the market. A GO spokesperson noted: "The proposed takeover of Vodafone, in a critical sector such as tel- ecommunications, is unprec- edented as it reduces the number of major competitors in the mar- ket down to two. This would be, by far, the largest market concentra- tion in Malta's history and, unless it is properly implemented and adequate remedies and safeguards are provided for, it could have very far reaching and long term impli- cations and negative outcomes for consumers and ultimately for the whole country. It is hardly surpris- ing therefore that the case is be- ing followed closely in Malta and beyond, and that objections have been raised by consumers groups. "The fact that the Office has, correctly in our view, decided to go into a much more thorough Phase 2 investigation should mean that the proposed acquisition will be given proper evaluation and that adequate safeguards may be provided to ensure the sector remains viable and that consum- ers continue to enjoy real choice. Naturally, as an interested third party, GO will continue to col- laborate fully with the Office for Competition and present detailed technical economic as- sessments on the matter. "As we have repeatedly stated, GO does not fear competition – indeed we welcome it because healthy market competition ben- efits consumers and drives in- novation. However unless there is a proper level playing field one might end up in a scenario where ultimately competition and the consumer lose out. We augur that this can be averted.'' NM Arrigo Ltd recently signed an agreement with Grey Wolves FC, endorsed with Perskindol products. Grey Wolves FC is an amateur 8-a- side football club, composed of 22 players, which currently plays in the F.A.L. 8- a-side football league and knockout tournament in Għarghur. The club was formed in 2016 by a group of friends who shared a love for the game and wanted to improve their fitness. Although their first season had mixed results, the team was just a playoff match away from promotion to the Second Division. "The bittersweet ending to a posi- tive first season did not dishearten the wolves and the club is looking to bounce back by gaining promo- tion in the 2017/18 season," a team spokesman said. With the injection of new play- ers, their partnership with Per- skindol and with a new found sense of unity, the club is very con- fident of achieving its goals in the upcoming season. Grant Thornton team practise their survival skills during team-building activity