This is
Agius Group
What started off as a humble family dream with great potential has evolved into a proud journey of diversification and growth over the years.
CEO’s
Introduction
This is Agius Group, where tradition and history meet innovation and modernisation, all with the scope of ensuring business excellence. As the CEO of this dynamic and forward-looking group of companies, I am delighted to present to you our Corporate Profile document, with the scope of aiding you to familiarise yourself with our strong legacy built on unwavering family values and a relentless pursuit for growth.
For over 70 years, Agius Group, our family, has been inspired and focused on one shared vision ignited by our founders, Ġużeppi and Ġorġa Agius. A vision that continues to reap its fruit and breathe new energy across generations. With a business rooted in family values and guided by a strong commitment to integrity, quality, legacy and international diversification, we have evolved into a diversified group with experience across key industries and sectors including Hospitality, Development, Retail and Transport.
The Blue Clay Collection includes a diverse array of restaurants such as Da Marco, Terrazzo, Tonic Gastro Pub, Mosaic Fusion Restaurant and Noble. Together with Ta’ Dirjanu Foodstore and MMJ International, our portfolio is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive range of products, services, and solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our clients. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with the dedication of our 1,300+ employees across all our business functions, ensure that we contribute positively to both the industries we operate in and the clients we serve.
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Our
History
Our legacy finds its origins in the early 1950s, when Ġużeppi and Ġorġa Agius initiated operations as distributors of soft beverages on behalf of Farsons through their warehouse located in Gozo.
In the year 1978, a significant milestone was achieved with the acquisition of our initial parcel of land, an instrumental move that catalyzed the expansion and fortification of our distribution enterprise.
The culmination of this progressive trajectory transpired in 2001 with the establishment of the Dirjanu Bottle Shop, an inception that subsequently paved the way for the inauguration of the Ta’ Dirjanu Foodstore.
First outlet of Ta’ Dirjanu Foodstore opened in Victoria and has become distinguished for its esteemed accomplishments, furnishing the Gozitan market with a sophisticated supermarket experience.
The Group inaugurated its second retail outlet, Ta’Dirjanu Marsalforn, marking a key step in expanding its retail footprint across Gozo. This milestone reinforced the brand’s growing reputation for quality and convenience in food retailing.
The retail network was further strengthened with the launch of the third outlet, Ta’Dirjanu Għajnsielem, enabling the Group to better serve the eastern region of Gozo and expanding accessibility to its premium product offerings.
Agius Group offi cially entered the real estate and property development sector, leveraging its business acumen to diversify operations. This strategic pivot laid the groundwork for what would become one of the Group’s most dynamic and highgrowth business pillars.
As part of a broader growth strategy, Ta’Dirjanu Victoria was relocated to a significantly larger, modern supermarket complex, allowing the Group to scale its retail operations and introduce new service innovations to meet increasing consumer demand.
Through its construction and real estate ventures — namely Excel Investments Ltd. and PRA Construction Ltd. — the Group successfully completed over 50 residential and commercial developments across Malta and Gozo, affirming its leadership status in the national development landscape.
PRA Construction Ltd. played a key role in delivering the second phase of Mercury Towers, a prestigious high-rise project designed by the late renowned architect Zaha Hadid, located in St Julian’s. This achievement demonstrated the Group’s capability in managing high-profile, design-led developments.
The Group launched the Blue Clay Collection, expanding into the upscale hospitality sector with the opening of its flagship restaurant, Terrazzo Xlendi, positioned in the scenic coastal town of Xlendi Bay. Additionally, Agius Group entered the ride-hailing industry, introducing a competitive fleet and partnering with leading global mobility platforms to strengthen its transport service portfolio. In the same year, the Group entered into a landmark partnership with MELIÁ Hotels International, establishing itself as the largest collaborative partner for the brand in Malta — a strategic alliance set to elevate the Group’s hospitality presence on the islands.
A €50 million bond was issued and listed on the Malta Stock Exchange by a subsidiary entity in which Agius Group holds a strategic equity stake. This financial instrument enhances the Group’s capital market visibility and supports the expansion goals of its broader investment ecosystem. For additional information, visit www.excel-group.eu.
Value
Proposition
From our inception, our solemn commitment to both our clients and ourselves has been grounded in the dedication of our unwavering energy, relentless effort, and strong resolve towards cultivating trust.
This commitment has been consistently upheld through a steadfast sense of responsibility towards our work, an inherent adaptability to the shifts in the needs of the community we cater to, and a steadfast dedication to instill positivity and foster dependability in every facet of our operations.
At Agius Group of Companies, we bring a distinctive blend of core values, unwavering dedication, and a profound commitment to fostering unity to our business pursuits. With a steadfast emphasis on upholding familial principles, our value proposition is founded upon three pillars that distinctly differentiate us.
We purposely work towards reshaping the contours of industry excellence, ensuring that each member of our family enjoys a gratifying and enriching journey with us and each client benefits from the finest of products and services.
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Inclusivity
We ardently believe in the strength of unity and collaborative synergy. Within our Group, each member constitutes an indispensable element of our collective triumph, akin to a cherished family member. All individuals who come to form part of our team seamlessly integrate into this familial ecosystem, wherein their contributions assume paramount importance. Their insights are accorded due respect, and their professional and personal growth is handled with assiduous care. -
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Family-centric
In contrast to conventional business models, we function as a closely-knit family. We deliberately cultivate an atmosphere characterized by trust, mutual respect, and unwavering support, transcending the precincts of the workplace. Our team’s work-life balance and overall well-being occupy the highest significance within our corporate ethos. As a family, we are genuinely concerned about our team’s contentment and holistic development, both within and outside the professional sphere. -
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Excellence-driven Endeavor
Across all industries we operate in, our ceaseless pursuit is to exemplify excellence. We attain this by steadfastly upholding the finest work ethics, engaging the most adept professionals, and consistently delivering superlative products and services. In an era characterized by a profusion of choices, our unwavering commitment is to be the ultimate choice, ensuring the local market is served with unwavering efficiency and unmatched quality.
Bernadette Agius
CEO
Bernardette Agius represents the second generation of leadership within Agius Group. As CEO, she brings extensive experience and dedication to upholding family traditions while driving innovation and growth across all sectors.
Joseph Agius
Director
Joseph contributes significantly to strategic initiatives within the group. His leadership ensures continuous expansion across various business sectors while maintaining core family values especially in the retail sector.
Mark Agius
Director
Mark brings extensive expertise in property development and construction management. His strategic vision has significantly contributed to the group’s ambitious growth initiatives in real estate development projects.
Maria Agius
Director
Maria oversees hospitality operations with a keen eye for quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Her leadership ensures continuous growth in our hospitality sector through customer-centric strategies and operational excellence.