Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has opened the new premises of 6pm Ltd, a leading IT company, at 188, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar, where principal directors Ivan Bartolo, Steve Wightman and Alan West-Robinson hosted the guests to a formal reception.

6pm is one of Malta’s leading IT companies, with revenues in excess of £6 million sterling. With offices in Malta and the UK, 6pm has offered IT services to a number of international clients such as Cap Gemini, Sungard Vivista, Fujitsu, Verizon (USA), UK local government, Toyota GB and BT.

The company was founded in 1996 by Mr Bartolo. During the first few years of operation, it specialised in the provision of software develop-ment and Agile consultancy for large companies in the UK, Scandinavia and the United States, such as British Airways, PRG Shultz, Storebrand and Verizon. By 2004, the company employed 17 people.

In September 2004, 6pm Management Consultancy UK was set up by Alan West-Robinson and Steve Wightman.

By the end of 2005, the group’s turnover had increased substantially to over £3.5 million.

Employee figures also doubled and were complemented with a number of UK contractors to fill in the skills gap that existed in certain areas.

In view of the rapid growth in operations experienced over the last couple of years, in 2006 the group went through a major restructuring of the business to consolidate its position.

This restructuring included the move to the new premises in Naxxar in order to be able to accommodate the increase in employees, who now number over 50 in the Malta office alone.

The company’s client base is also expanding. The sales team in the UK has grown from two in 2004 to seven experienced sales people to date.

New clients this year alone include the likes of Shanks Waste management, Focus Solutions, Checkfree and British Telecom.

The company now intends to take this success a step further. 6pm has submitted an application to the Malta Financial Services Authority to float the company on the Malta Stock Exchange.

The company’s prospectus is currently being reviewed. Subject to approval, the company targets to float during the last quarter of this year.

For further information visit the website at www.6pmmalta.com