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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-313254"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "COLD"
cik: "0001455863"
company_name: "AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST"
filed_at: "2026-07-23T11:00:11+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T11:05:55.035280+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Americold to record $305-320M impairment on wind-down of two automated facilities with ADUSA

## Summary
- Entered wind-down agreement with ADUSA Distribution; Lancaster, PA facility to cease operations by Dec 31, 2026; Plainville, CT facility idled immediately.
- Expected non-cash impairment charge of $305M to $320M in Q2 2026; net book value of facilities was ~$455M as of June 30, 2026.
- No termination fees or penalties; mutual release of claims; parties to expand/renew business in other Americold assets.
- Company intends to classify facilities as held for sale in Q3 2026 and market them; impairment does not impact 2026 full-year outlook.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-313254
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: COLD
- cik: 0001455863
- company_name: AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T11:00:11+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.06, 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1455863/000119312526313254/0001193125-26-313254-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1455863/000119312526313254/d146762d8k.htm

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