On April 26, CapitaMalls Asia Limited (CMA), a Singapore-based company operating as a shopping mall owner, developer and manager in Asia, announced the establishment of the wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. The new BVI subsidiary is named Esposito Investments Limited, its principal activity will be investment holding. Issued and Paid-up share capital of Esposito Investments Limited is $1 comprising 1 share with a par value of US$1.
It was announced by CMA that this transaction is not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated assets and earnings per share for the financial year ending 31 December 2010.
As of June 30, 2009, CapitaMalls Asia Limited owned a portfolio of 86 retail properties located in 48 cities in five Asian countries – Singapore, China, India, Japan and Malaysia. The company was incorporated in 2004 as CapitaLand Retail Limited and changed its name to CapitaMalls Asia Limited on October 30, 2009.