Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Announces 2025 Tax Treatment of Distributions

Americold (NYSE: COLD) disclosed the 2025 tax treatment of its common stock distributions and provided a breakdown of ordinary dividend, return of capital (ROC), and total per-share amounts for distributions paid in 2025.

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Americold (NYSE: COLD) disclosed the 2025 tax treatment of its common stock distributions and provided a breakdown of ordinary dividend, return of capital (ROC), and total per-share amounts for distributions paid in 2025.

Key figures: Total 2025 distributions $0.91 per share, comprising ordinary $0.6246 and ROC $0.2854. Quarterly dividends paid: Q4 2024 ($0.22 paid 1/15/2025) is included in 2025 distributions; Q4 2025 ($0.23 paid in calendar 2026) will be included in 2026 distributions and is not on 2025 Form 1099. CUSIP 03064D108. Shareholders are urged to consult personal tax advisors.

Positive

• Total distributions of $0.91 per share for distributions reported in 2025
• Return of capital (ROC) component of $0.2854 per share disclosed

Negative

• Q4 2025 dividend ($0.23) paid in 2026 and excluded from 2025 Form 1099
• No qualified dividend amount reported for 2025 distributions in the table

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News Market Reaction – COLD

On Jan 22, the day this news came out, COLD closed 1.59% below the previous close.

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Key Figures

2024 Q4 dividend: $0.2200 per share 2025 Q1 dividend: $0.2300 per share 2025 Q2 dividend: $0.2300 per share +5 more

2024 Q4 dividend

$0.2200 per share

Total distribution; ordinary $0.1510, ROC $0.0690

2025 Q1 dividend

$0.2300 per share

Ordinary $0.1579, return of capital $0.0721

2025 Q2 dividend

$0.2300 per share

Ordinary $0.1579, return of capital $0.0721

2025 Q3 dividend

$0.2300 per share

Ordinary $0.1579, return of capital $0.0721

2025 ordinary income

$0.6246 per share

Total ordinary income portion of 2025 distributions

2025 return of capital

$0.2854 per share

Total return of capital portion of 2025 distributions

Total 2025 distributions

$0.9100 per share

Combined ordinary income and return of capital for 2025

2025 Q4 dividend

$0.23 per share

Paid in calendar 2026; counted in 2026 distributions

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 23

5 events

1. Dec 23

   Partnership expansion

   24h Move

   -1.4%

   New logistics partnership supporting OTR expansion in Australia.

2. Dec 22

   Board, governance change

   24h Move

   +1.3%

   New directors and Finance Committee plus cooperation with Ancora.

3. Dec 16

   Dividend declaration

   24h Move

   +0.2%

   Q4 2025 dividend of $0.23 per share, 5% higher year-over-year.

4. Dec 09

   Investor conference

   24h Move

   +6.3%

   Conference participation with reaffirmed full-year 2025 outlook.

5. Nov 26

   Sustainability award

   24h Move

   +2.2%

   Recognition as 2025 GRESB Sector Leader for sustainability.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

cusip, form 1099

2 terms

cusip financial

"Shareholders are encouraged... CUSIP 03064D108"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

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form 1099 regulatory

"…and is not included on the 2025 Form 1099."

Form 1099 is a set of U.S. tax forms used by financial institutions and payers to report income paid to an individual or entity that isn’t a regular paycheck, such as dividends, interest, bond or stock sale proceeds, and certain miscellaneous payments. For investors it acts like a formal receipt summarizing taxable events for the year, so it matters for calculating tax liability, verifying broker statements, and keeping accurate records of after‑tax returns.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD) (the “Company” or “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 warehouses, today announced the 2025 tax treatment of the Company’s common stock distributions, as described below. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of the Company’s distributions.

CUSIP 03064D108

	Declared	Paid	Qualified	Ordinary	ROC	Total
2024 Q4 Dividend	12/17/2024	1/15/2025		0.1510	0.0690	0.2200
2025 Q1 Dividend	3/17/2025	4/15/2025	-	0.1579	0.0721	0.2300
2025 Q2 Dividend	5/20/2025	7/15/2025	-	0.1579	0.0721	0.2300
2025 Q3 Dividend	9/3/2025	10/15/2025	-	0.1579	0.0721	0.2300
			-	0.6246	0.2854	0.9100

The Company paid its fourth quarter 2024 dividend of $0.22 per share in calendar year 2025. The total amount of the 2024 fourth quarter dividend of $0.22 per share is included with the shareholders’ 2025 distributions. The Company paid its fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.23 per share in calendar year 2026. The 2025 fourth quarter dividend will be included with the shareholders’ 2026 distributions and is not included on the 2025 Form 1099.

About Americold Realty Trust, Inc.

Americold (NYSE: COLD) is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.

Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve. Visit www.americold.com to learn more.

Contacts:

Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
Investor Relations
Telephone: 678-459-1959
Email: investor.relations@americold.com 

FAQ

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What total per-share distributions did Americold (COLD) report for 2025?

Americold reported $0.91 per share in total distributions included with 2025 shareholder distributions.

How much of Americold's 2025 distributions were return of capital for COLD?

The disclosed ROC portion is $0.2854 per share for the 2025 distributions.

Will Americold's Q4 2025 dividend appear on shareholders' 2025 Form 1099 for COLD?

No — the Q4 2025 dividend of $0.23 per share was paid in calendar year 2026 and is not included on the 2025 Form 1099.

Is any portion of Americold's 2025 distributions listed as qualified dividend for COLD?

The table shows no qualified dividend amount reported for the 2025 distributions.

How does Americold treat the Q4 2024 dividend for 2025 tax reporting for COLD?

The Q4 2024 dividend of $0.22 per share was paid 1/15/2025 and is included with shareholders' 2025 distributions.

What CUSIP should COLD shareholders reference for Americold distribution tax questions?

Shareholders can reference CUSIP 03064D108 for distribution tax reporting.