Americold

COLD

Market cap $4.48B

Americold Launches “Fit for Purpose” Initiative, Advancing Strategic Priorities With Targeted Incremental Annual Overhead Savings of More Than $25 Million

Americold Realty is regaining operational momentum after a prolonged period of margin pressure. COLD's transformational joint venture with EQT Partners unlocks $1.1 billion in proceeds, accelerates deleveraging, and highlights a significant public-private valuation gap. International operations, especially in Europe, are driving occupancy and throughput gains, while COLD's vast network positions it for industry consolidation.

ATLANTA, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.23 per share for the second quarter of 2026, payable to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable in cash on July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026.

COLD adds Jeronimo Martins in Portugal, expanding Lisbon fulfillment and deepening its push into higher-value European retail logistics.

ATLANTA and LISBON, Portugal, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature-controlled facilities, today announced a new long-term relationship with Jerónimo Martins, Portugal's leading retail group, further advancing its growing portfolio of retail operations across Europe.

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Americold will run PLUS' centralized frozen logistics from Barneveld, expanding its European retail footprint as revenue stays flat and profits soften.

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ATLANTA, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, today highlighted its expanding relationship with PLUS, a Netherlands-based supermarket cooperative with approximately 440 stores, as the retailer transitions to consolidated frozen logistics operations, establishing a single, integrated cold chain solution with nationwide coverage. Americold will manage the storage, handling, and distribution of PLUS's frozen product assortment through its strategically located Barneveld distribution center, creating a more streamlined and consistent supply chain.