---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-219493"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "COLD"
cik: "0001455863"
company_name: "AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST"
filed_at: "2026-05-12T20:16:10+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-12T20:45:53.145515+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Americold forms JV with EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund; contributes warehouse portfolio

## Summary
- JV with EQT Active Core Infrastructure; Americold contributes a portfolio of temperature-controlled warehouses via a contribution agreement dated May 7, 2026.
- EQT makes a cash contribution to the company for an equity interest; exact contribution amount not disclosed in this filing.
- Gross asset value allocated among portfolio per Schedule 2.2.2 (omitted); no specific property values provided.
- Closing expected on or after Inside Closing Date but no later than Outside Closing Date; subject to customary conditions.
- Americold will manage properties under a Property Management Agreement (form attached as Exhibit E).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-219493
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: COLD
- cik: 0001455863
- company_name: AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST
- filed_at: 2026-05-12T20:16:10+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1455863/000119312526219493/0001193125-26-219493-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1455863/000119312526219493/d73832d8ka.htm

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