# AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST (COLD) — strategic_review/formal_alternatives [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_c1d6a26ba4c19e15f0c3 · retrieved 2026-08-11T15:50:22.528Z

## Overview
Americold Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates temperature-controlled warehouses and distribution facilities.

On July 21, 2026, Americold Realty Trust entered into a Termination and Wind Down Agreement with ADUSA Distribution, LLC (a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize USA) to wind down operations at its automated retail distribution center in Lancaster, PA by December 31, 2026 (with a possible six-month extension) and to immediately idle its automated retail fulfillment center in Plainville, CT. No termination fees, penalties, or contingent liabilities were assessed to either party, and both parties agreed to a full mutual release of all claims. As of June 30, 2026, the net book value of both facilities was approximately $455 million. Based on independent appraisals and management's assessment of fair market value, Americold expects to record a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $305 million to $320 million in the second quarter of 2026.

## Terms
- Counterparty: ADUSA Distribution, LLC (subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize USA)

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-23 · Expected close 2026-12-31

## Timeline
- 2026-07-23 · 8-K (0001193125-26-313254): 8-K - AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST — *Americold Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates temperature-controlled warehouses and distribution facilities.* On July 21, 2026, Americold Realty Trust entered into a Termination and Wind Down Agreement with ADUSA Distribution, LLC (a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize USA) to wind down operations at its automated retail distribution center in Lancaster, PA by December 31, 2026 (with a possible six-month extension) and to immediately idle its automated retail fulfillment center in Plainville, CT. No termination fees, penalties, or contingent liabilities were assessed to either party, and both parties agreed to a full mutual release of all claims. As of June 30, 2026, the net book value of both facilities was approximately $455 million. Based on independent appraisals and management's assessment of fair market value, Americold expects to record a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $305 million to $320 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1455863/0001193125-26-313254.txt

## Citations
- 0001193125-26-313254 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526313254