United Garage takes immense pride in hosting the prestigious Hertz EMEA Conference 2025 in Malta, marking a key milestone in our 64-year partnership with Hertz.
“We are honoured to represent Hertz and to contribute to the continued success of the global Hertz community through our long-standing commitment to excellence and customer service.”
Our HR Manager, Marita Scerri recently celebrated an impressive 25 years at United Group Ltd. Her unwavering dedication and expertise have played a key role in the company’s growth and success. Marita’s contributions continue to have a lasting and positive impact, and we are deeply grateful for everything she has accomplished throughout the years. We are proud to have her as an integral member of the team and look forward to many more years of success together!
United Group has appointed Wayne Giordmaina as their new Group CFO with effect from the 13th January 2025.
Mr. Giordmaina began his career in London where he started his journey within Finance, and later also gained experience working in Singapore with a multinational logistics company. Following his time in Asia, Mr. Giordmaina relocated to Malta and held senior positions with leading retail companies.
We are delighted to have Wayne on board, and we are confident that he will add value to the continuous development of our organisation.
United Group is delighted to announce its second real estate investment in Vienna, further solidifying its presence in the Austrian market.
The newly acquired property is located in the Penzing district, near the iconic Schönbrunn Palace. This prominent building currently features retail and café spaces on the ground floor, with residential apartments above. United Group has secured planning permission to renovate the existing apartments and develop an additional nine modern units in the attic floors. These new apartments will boast stunning views of the Schönbrunn Palace and its lush gardens, offering a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary living.
Edmund Gatt Baldacchino, CEO of United Group, commented:
“We are excited to embark on this project and continue scaling our investment footprint in Austria. This marks our second acquisition in Vienna and involves a historic building, over 100 years old, which presents a remarkable opportunity for refurbishment. By enhancing the property, we aim to unlock its full potential and deliver increased value to this prominent location.”
United Group is pleased to announce their expansion into Austria with the development of a luxury residential project in Vienna located in the charming Heitzing region. This project will feature 24 luxury apartments, complete with an underground car park.
Heitzing stands out for its family-friendly environment, characterized by front gardens, tree-lined avenues and abundant green spaces, including the iconic Schӧbrunn Palace, and Lainzer Tiergarten.
Edmund Gatt Baldacchino, CEO of United Group, stated:-
“This first investment into the Viennese real estate market marks a significant milestone for our company. The City’s diverse and vibrant cultural scene continues to attract people from all over the world. Vienna has experienced steady population growth over the last decade and offers a high standard of living. It has been voted the most livable city to live in three years in a row. This augurs well for the real estate market.”
He added, “We are pleased to embark on this project and diversify our activities into Austria. Our ambition is to establish ourselves in this market and develop business relationships that share our vision and our business principles.”
United Finance p.l.c., a subsidiary of United Group Ltd, redeemed the entire €8,500,000 5.3% Unsecured Bonds 2023, identified by ISIN MT0000131228, upon their maturity date, 6th November 2023.
Trading in these Bonds was officially suspended on the 21st October 2023, and as of 6th November, 2023, Bondholders registered on or before that date received the full principal amount, along with the accrued interest payment for the year.
The Board of Directors expressed heartfelt appreciation to all Bondholders, authorized financial intermediaries and the Malta Stock Exchange for their unwavering support throughout this successful Bond issue.
As part of the United Group, United Finance brings over 20 years of experience in successfully issuing and managing public bonds, and looks forward to future activity in the Maltese capital markets, remaining open to return if it aligns with the Group’s growth investment strategy.
About United Group Limited
United Group Limited, established in 1926, is a trusted family-owned business rooted in Malta. Grounded in core values of quality, integrity, and sustainability, the Group has expanded into automotive, car rental and leasing, property development, and real estate sectors through its subsidiaries. This forward-thinking investment holding Group actively invests in emerging trends and markets and is always seeking new investment opportunities. Explore the Group’s investment portfolio here.
United Garage Limited, Hertz Rent a Car & Lease Franchisee appoints Sean Gatt Baldacchino as General Manager.
Hertz Malta, a longstanding franchise operated by United Garage Ltd, a subsidiary of the United Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Gatt Baldacchino as General Manager. Sean, who previously spearheaded the Sales and Marketing function for Hertz, will assume responsibility for overseeing the local car rental and lease operations.
United Garage Ltd, one of the oldest Hertz franchisees in Europe, has represented the international established car rental brand since 1961. The Company also represents the Hertz Multi Brand Franchise portfolio in Malta, which includes Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar and Firefly. With over 60 years’ experience the company has been a pioneering force in the mobility sector.
Commenting about his new role, Sean said “I am looking forward to working closely with our dedicated operations and development teams to help refine and explore new ideas surrounding mobility and how we interact with our customers.” He also added that, “Our enduring partnership with Hertz holds a rich legacy in local car rental and leasing, and we are determined to keep pushing the boundaries of mobility.”
Luqa, Malta, February 14, 2022 – Just in time for Hertz Lease’s 25th anniversary, United Garage Limited, Hertz International franchisee for Malta, has launched a new, dedicated website for vehicle lease customers – www.hertzlease.com.mt.
The website outlines the different options available, including how to transform a corporate fleet from basic, individual leases to a business-level lease, upgrading your vehicle to electric to make your drive green, and the option to lease vans and light commercial vehicles that provide solutions for moving goods.
You will find information on how a Hertz Lease offers an advantageous, tailored alternative to purchasing a vehicle and different lease solutions, from Mini Leases for terms of up to two years and Flexi Leases for contracts from three to five years.
Several clients have offered testimonials, with appreciation shown on the high level of personalised customer service, good value for money, and courteous, efficient staff.
“The new Hertz Lease website offers a dedicated a one-stop shop to showcase the leasing services on offer. There is a refined, clean look to the site, with navigation being optimised. We are confident that this new website will draw an enlarged audience and reinforce our strong service promise,” said Sean Gatt Baldacchino, Sales and Marketing Manager of United Garage Limited.
Hertz Lease operates from the United Garage offices in Qormi Road, Luqa.
Luqa, Malta, January 26, 2022 – United Garage Limited, Hertz International franchisee for Malta, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a Hertz Lease franchisee.
United Garage diversified into the leasing business in 1992 and 4 years later acquired the Hertz Lease franchise for Malta, extending the services the company offers under the Hertz brand.
Over the past quarter of a century, both individuals and corporate customers have benefited from vehicle leasing – be they of passenger cars or light commercial vehicles. These benefits range from coverage of maintenance fees and breakdown costs for private use, to better cash flow management through a reduction in capital outlay and borrowing for businesses.
Among the other services offered are:
Among the leasing solutions offered are Mini Leases for terms of up to two years and Flexi Leases for contracts from three to five years.
“United Garage has been the partner of choice in leasing for discerning clients for over 25 years now and we are proud of our track record of excellent service throughout the leasing process,” said Sean Gatt Baldacchino, Sales and Marketing Manager of United Garage Limited.
“Once you experience a Hertz Lease, you rarely opt for any other way to manage your transportation needs. This anniversary also coincides with the 60th anniversary of our representation of Hertz in Malta, a milestone we are proud to have achieved.”
Hertz Lease has seen steady growth over the years, with a clear focus on ensuring total client satisfaction.
