EMAIL SENT BY DAVID ZAMMIT TO ALL FARSONS GROUP EMPLOYEES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 40 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD

DAVID ZAMMIT, GENERAL STORES MANAGER - 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

It has been a significant milestone in my career here at Farsons to achieve this. It is indeed a special occasion. Special because I do not often get the opportunity to publicly thank all the employees with whom I have worked for so many years. Today is about exactly that: acknowledging loyalty, commitment, and dedication over all these years. Such loyalty and dedication are something special in this day and age. In an age when job hopping is fashionable, the continuous search for better opportunities and new experiences means that staff seldom stay for longer than a few years. It is a fact that every year the number of 40 years’ service awards has been on the decline. So, in a sense, this minimal group represents a rare breed of employees.

During my service here at SFC, there may have been instances where I may have considered other attractive job offers, yet I always decided to stay at Farsons. I believe that this reflects the level of job satisfaction I must have felt, and the trust shown in me throughout the development of my career. The knowledge and experiences gained here are irreplaceable, and that is what has added to the unique culture of Farsons. Like many of you, I will recall the never-ending and ongoing changes here at Farsons, driven mainly by Mr Farrugia and top management. I do not recall any time over the past 40 years when there was not an investment being made or an ongoing project being implemented.

While, once again, I take the opportunity to thank all those who helped me get here today, a special thanks and well done go to top management, and to past and present employees who guided me through good and tough times. I can confirm that I have benefited greatly from my experience here at SFC, and that I have taken advantage of the opportunities I was given to advance my personal and professional goals while working here. If I were to compare the time when I started at SFC to where I am today, then I am certain that I will recognize considerable growth in my expertise, wisdom and capabilities.

Welfare Fund Addiema Farsons Updates

RACHEL ZAMMIT SOLER, GROUP INTERNAL AUDITOR

The number of members in the Welfare Fund as at 31st January 2023 amounted to 333, an increase of 75 members (or 29%) on 31st January 2022. The increase in the number of members was registered throughout the Group.

During the year, the Fund provided financial assistance amounting to €2,980 to three of its members as well as a one-time gratuity of €300 to a member who had joined the Fund prior to 31st January 2011 and who retired from employment in 2021.

Employee Engagement Workshops 2023

For several years, Farsons has been organizing annual employee engagement workshops for all its employees. After the pandemic years during which they were held virtually, this year we are back to in-person sessions held for the first time at The Brewhouse. The theme for this year is Focused on our Plans, Resilient in our Actions, Committed to our Targets.