Corio España’s € 574.4 million operational retail portfolio was affected by the weaker economic climate During 2009, which resulted in a slight drop in occupancy to 93.0% and negative like-for-like net rental income of 7.9%. The recession also brought opportunities, however, such as the acquisition of the Príncipe Pío shopping centre in Madrid. January: Corio España was admitted as member of the Green Building Council. May: More than 14,000 people joined together in Maremagnum to watch the Champions’ League football match final between Barcelona and Manchester United. June: Acquisition of 95% of the shares of Príncipe Pío for € 126.5 million, a 28,700 m² GLA shopping centre in the city centre of Madrid.