Vesta Joins the Mexican Stock Exchange Sustainability Index
Mexico City, February 03 2015 – Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Vesta”) (BMV: Vesta), a leader in the development of industrial buildings and distribution centers in Mexico, announced that it has been added to the Mexican Stock Exchange Sustainability Index.
Members of the Index were selected from among the 70 most traded stocks on the Mexican Stock Exchange (Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones). Only those companies that score higher than the average of more than 3,500 international companies on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are eligible for inclusion in the index. Eligible companies are assessed according to criteria such as performance, impact, and their response to ESG issues. Two independent evaluators hired by the Mexican Stock Exchange determine which companies meet the sustainability requirements to be listed on the index. Having met all the criteria, Vesta was selected as one of the 30 most sustainable public companies in Mexico.
“Vesta’s addition to the index reinforces our position as one of Mexico´s most sustainable public companies. This important achievement confirms our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and accountability, as we seek to continue creating shared value for all our stakeholders. Vesta is focused on delivering not only shareholder value, but being a responsible member of the communities we serve”, said Lorenzo Berho, Chairman and CEO.
Vesta seeks to minimize the environmental impact of its developments by offering its clients the most efficient solutions and establishing long term relationships with stakeholders.
About VESTA
Vesta is a real estate owner, developer and asset administrator of industrial buildings and distribution centers in Mexico. As of September 30th, 2014, Vesta owned 108 properties located in modern industrial parks in 12 states of Mexico totaling a GLA of 1.5 million square meters. The Company has multinational clients, which are focused in industries such as aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, logistics, medical devices, and plastics, among others. For additional information visit: www.vesta.com.mx.
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that reflects the current views and/or expectations of the Company and its management with respect to its performance, business and future events. Forward looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain words like “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “envisages,” “will likely result,” or any other words or phrases of similar meaning. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in this presentation and in oral statements made by authorized officers of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Contact in Mexico:
Juan Sottil, CFO
jsottil@vesta.com.mx
Tel: +52 55 5950-0070 ext.133
Iga Wolska, IRO
iwolska@vesta.com.mx
investor.relations@vesta.com.mx
Tel: +52 55 5950-0070 ext.124
Alejandro Lelo de Larrea, Sustainability
alelodelarrea@vesta.com.mx
sustentabilidad@vesta.com.mx
In New York:
Katja Buhrer
katja.buhrer@mbsvalue.com
Tel: +1 212 661-7004
Released February 3, 2015