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[8-K] Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Americold Realty Trust amended a retirement arrangement for Mr. Chappelle that treats a portion of his equity awards as continuing-to-vest time-based awards and prorates performance-based awards for the portion of the performance period he remained employed, with payout tied to actual performance at the end of that period. The company will pay the COBRA premium for up to 18 months or until he obtains other employer coverage, and will pay a pro-rated (8/12) amount of his annual incentive tied to the company EBITDA component for the 2025 fiscal year. Mr. Chappelle will release certain claims and his post-termination restrictive covenants remain in effect.

Americold Realty Trust ha modificato un accordo pensionistico per il signor Chappelle che tratta una parte dei suoi premi azionari come premi che maturano nel tempo e pro‑rata premi basati sulla performance per la parte del periodo di performance in cui è rimasto impiegato, con l’erogazione legata alla performance effettiva al termine di quel periodo. L'azienda pagherà il COBRA premium per fino a 18 mesi o fino a quando non otterrà una copertura da parte di un altro datore di lavoro, e pagherà una quota pro-rata (8/12) del suo incentivo annuale legato al componente EBITDA dell’azienda per l’esercizio fiscale 2025. Il signor Chappelle rinuncerà a certe pretese e i suoi impegni restrittivi post‑cessazione rimangono in vigore.

Americold Realty Trust enmendó un acuerdo de jubilación para el señor Chappelle que trata una parte de sus premios de acciones como premios que siguen vesting con el tiempo y prorratea los premios basados en el rendimiento por la parte del periodo de rendimiento en la que continuó empleado, con el pago ligado al rendimiento real al final de ese periodo. La empresa pagará la prima de COBRA por hasta 18 meses o hasta que obtenga otra cobertura de empleador, y pagará un importe pro‑rata (8/12) de su incentivo anual ligado al componente EBITDA de la empresa para el año fiscal 2025. El señor Chappelle renunciará a ciertas reclamaciones y sus pactos restrictivos pos‑terminación permanecen en vigor.

Americold Realty Trust는 Chappelle 씨를 위한 은퇴 약정을 수정했고, 그의 주식 보상의 일부를 계속해서 비례하여 시간 기반 보상으로 취급하며, 근무 기간의 남은 기간에 대한 성과 기반 보상을 비례하여 지급하되 그 기간이 종료될 때의 실제 성과에 따라 지급됩니다. 회사는 COBRA 프리미엄을 최대 18개월까지 또는 그가 다른 고용주가 제공하는 커버리지를 얻을 때까지 지급하고, 회사의 EBITDA 구성 요소에 연결된 연간 인센티브의 8/12에 해당하는 금액을 2025 회계연도에 지급합니다. Chappelle 씨는 특정 청구를 포기하고, 퇴직 후의 제한 약속은 여전히 유효합니다.

Americold Realty Trust a modifié un arrangement de retraite pour M. Chappelle qui traite une partie de ses attributions d’actions comme des attributions qui se vident au fil du temps et proratisé des attributions basées sur la performance pour la portion de la période de performance pendant laquelle il est resté employé, le paiement étant lié à la performance réelle à la fin de cette période. L’entreprise paiera la prime COBRA pour jusqu’à 18 mois ou jusqu’à ce qu’il obtienne une autre couverture employeur, et paiera un montant proratisé (8/12) de son incentive annuel lié au composant EBITDA de l’entreprise pour l’exercice fiscal 2025. M. Chappelle renoncera à certaines réclamations et ses pactes restrictifs post‑cession restent en vigueur.

Americold Realty Trust hat eine Altersvorsorgevereinbarung für Herrn Chappelle geändert, die einen Teil seiner Aktienzuteilungen als fortbestehende zeitbasierte Vergütungen behandelt und leistungsbasierte Zuteilungen anteilig für den Anteil der Leistungsperiode, in dem er beschäftigt war, gewährt, wobei die Auszahlung an die tatsächliche Leistung am Ende dieser Periode gebunden ist. Das Unternehmen wird die COBRA‑Prämie für bis zu 18 Monate oder bis er eine andere Arbeitgeberdeckung erhält, zahlen und einen anteiligen (8/12) Betrag seines jährlichen Anreizes in Bezug auf den EBITDA‑Beitrag des Unternehmens für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 zahlen. Herr Chappelle wird bestimmte Ansprüche abgeben und seine nach Beendigungszeiten geltenden restriktiven Verpflichtungen bleiben in Kraft.

Americold Realty Trust عدّلت ترتيب التقاعد للسيد تشابل الذي يعالج جزءاً من جوائز الأسهم كجوائز مستمرة التحقق من الزمن وتقوم بتوزيع الجوائز المستندة إلى الأداء بنسبة للجزء من فترة الأداء التي بقي فيها موظفاً، مع ربط الدفع بالأداء الفعلي في نهاية تلك الفترة. ستدفع الشركة قسط COBRA حتى 18 شهراً أو حتى يحصل على تغطية موظف آخر، وستدفع مبلغاً مقسماً (8/12) من حافزها السنوي المرتبط بمكون EBITDA للشركة للسنة المالية 2025. سيُفرّج السيد تشابل عن بعض الادعاءات وتظل القيود التقييدية بعد الإنهاء سارية المفعول.

Americold Realty Trust 修改了为 Chappelle 先生设立的退休安排,将其部分股票奖励视为继续生效的按时间的奖励,并按他尚在任的绩效期部分按比例发放绩效奖励,支付将与该时期结束时的实际绩效挂钩。公司将为他支付 COBRA 保险,最长至 18 个月或在他获得其他雇主覆盖前止,并按 8/12 的比例支付其年度激励中与公司 EBITDA 成分相关的部分,适用于财政年度 2025。Chappelle 先生将放弃某些权利,其离职后的保密条款仍然有效。

Positive
  • Prorated incentive payment (8/12) ties retirement payout to actual EBITDA performance for 2025
  • Company covers COBRA premiums for up to 18 months, supporting continuity of benefits
  • Restrictive covenants remain in effect, which preserves protections against competitive activity
  • Executive releases claims, reducing potential litigation exposure
Negative
  • Creates a near-term cash obligation for COBRA premiums and the pro-rated incentive tied to 2025
  • Performance-based awards remain contingent on future performance, delaying final settlement and potential certainty for investors

Insights

TL;DR: Retirement terms provide standard continuation benefits, a prorated incentive, and preserved restrictive covenants.

The arrangement converts equity into time-based vesting for the treated portion and prorates performance awards, with final payout dependent on actual performance at the end of the performance period. This preserves alignment between pay and company results while recognizing retirement status.

The company will fund COBRA premiums for up to 18 months and a pro-rated 8/12 annual incentive tied to the company's EBITDA for the 2025 fiscal year, which creates a predictable near-term cash outflow. The executive's release of claims and retention of post-termination restrictive covenants reduce litigation and competitive risk for the company; monitor any disclosed payment amounts in future filings.

Americold Realty Trust ha modificato un accordo pensionistico per il signor Chappelle che tratta una parte dei suoi premi azionari come premi che maturano nel tempo e pro‑rata premi basati sulla performance per la parte del periodo di performance in cui è rimasto impiegato, con l’erogazione legata alla performance effettiva al termine di quel periodo. L'azienda pagherà il COBRA premium per fino a 18 mesi o fino a quando non otterrà una copertura da parte di un altro datore di lavoro, e pagherà una quota pro-rata (8/12) del suo incentivo annuale legato al componente EBITDA dell’azienda per l’esercizio fiscale 2025. Il signor Chappelle rinuncerà a certe pretese e i suoi impegni restrittivi post‑cessazione rimangono in vigore.

Americold Realty Trust enmendó un acuerdo de jubilación para el señor Chappelle que trata una parte de sus premios de acciones como premios que siguen vesting con el tiempo y prorratea los premios basados en el rendimiento por la parte del periodo de rendimiento en la que continuó empleado, con el pago ligado al rendimiento real al final de ese periodo. La empresa pagará la prima de COBRA por hasta 18 meses o hasta que obtenga otra cobertura de empleador, y pagará un importe pro‑rata (8/12) de su incentivo anual ligado al componente EBITDA de la empresa para el año fiscal 2025. El señor Chappelle renunciará a ciertas reclamaciones y sus pactos restrictivos pos‑terminación permanecen en vigor.

Americold Realty Trust는 Chappelle 씨를 위한 은퇴 약정을 수정했고, 그의 주식 보상의 일부를 계속해서 비례하여 시간 기반 보상으로 취급하며, 근무 기간의 남은 기간에 대한 성과 기반 보상을 비례하여 지급하되 그 기간이 종료될 때의 실제 성과에 따라 지급됩니다. 회사는 COBRA 프리미엄을 최대 18개월까지 또는 그가 다른 고용주가 제공하는 커버리지를 얻을 때까지 지급하고, 회사의 EBITDA 구성 요소에 연결된 연간 인센티브의 8/12에 해당하는 금액을 2025 회계연도에 지급합니다. Chappelle 씨는 특정 청구를 포기하고, 퇴직 후의 제한 약속은 여전히 유효합니다.

Americold Realty Trust a modifié un arrangement de retraite pour M. Chappelle qui traite une partie de ses attributions d’actions comme des attributions qui se vident au fil du temps et proratisé des attributions basées sur la performance pour la portion de la période de performance pendant laquelle il est resté employé, le paiement étant lié à la performance réelle à la fin de cette période. L’entreprise paiera la prime COBRA pour jusqu’à 18 mois ou jusqu’à ce qu’il obtienne une autre couverture employeur, et paiera un montant proratisé (8/12) de son incentive annuel lié au composant EBITDA de l’entreprise pour l’exercice fiscal 2025. M. Chappelle renoncera à certaines réclamations et ses pactes restrictifs post‑cession restent en vigueur.

Americold Realty Trust hat eine Altersvorsorgevereinbarung für Herrn Chappelle geändert, die einen Teil seiner Aktienzuteilungen als fortbestehende zeitbasierte Vergütungen behandelt und leistungsbasierte Zuteilungen anteilig für den Anteil der Leistungsperiode, in dem er beschäftigt war, gewährt, wobei die Auszahlung an die tatsächliche Leistung am Ende dieser Periode gebunden ist. Das Unternehmen wird die COBRA‑Prämie für bis zu 18 Monate oder bis er eine andere Arbeitgeberdeckung erhält, zahlen und einen anteiligen (8/12) Betrag seines jährlichen Anreizes in Bezug auf den EBITDA‑Beitrag des Unternehmens für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 zahlen. Herr Chappelle wird bestimmte Ansprüche abgeben und seine nach Beendigungszeiten geltenden restriktiven Verpflichtungen bleiben in Kraft.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 25, 2025

 

 

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   001-34723   93-0295215
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

10 Glenlake Parkway, South Tower, Suite 600

Atlanta, Georgia, 30328

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(678) 441-1400

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share   COLD   New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 


Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On August 25, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed Robert S. Chambers, the Company’s current President as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, effective September 1, 2025. Mr. Chambers will no longer serve as President effective September 1, 2025. At that time, George F. Chappelle, Jr. will retire and step down from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. Mr. Chappelle’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Mr. Chambers, age 43, previously served as President of the Company since June 2025 and President, Americas of the Company from January 2024 to June 2025. He had rejoined the Company in January of 2020 as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to rejoining the Company, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Saia LTL Freight (NASDAQ: SAIA) from May of 2019 through January of 2020. Mr. Chambers previously served as the Company’s Vice President, Commercial Finance from September of 2013 through April of 2019. Before originally joining the Company, Mr. Chambers was the Senior Director of Finance for CEVA Logistics from 2010 through 2013. Prior to that, he was a Manager in the Audit and Advisory practice at KPMG. Mr. Chambers is a Certified Public Accountant. He received both his bachelor’s degree and his Masters of Accounting degree from Stetson University.

Robert Chambers Offer Letter

In connection with Mr. Chambers’ appointment, Mr. Chambers and the Company executed an offer letter on August 25, 2025 (the “Offer Letter”). Pursuant to the Offer Letter, during Mr. Chambers’ employment with the Company, he will receive an initial base salary of $1,000,000 per year, and an annual cash incentive opportunity at target of 160%, which will be prorated for fiscal year 2025. Mr. Chambers will be eligible to receive annual equity awards with a target value of $3,750,000, pursuant to the terms of the Company’s shareholder-approved equity plan.

Pursuant to the Offer Letter, Mr. Chambers will receive a sign on equity grant with a grant date fair value of $575,000, with the grant to be in the form of time-based restricted stock. The time-based restricted stock will vest in three tranches on each of the anniversaries of the grant date.

Mr. Chambers is expected to enter into the Company’s previously disclosed Executive Severance Benefits Plan and participate in the employee benefit plans and programs provided by the Company to other senior executives. Mr. Chambers will be covered by any Company directors and officers insurance policies.

There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401 of Regulation S-K, between Mr. Chambers and any of the Company’s executive officers or directors or persons nominated or chosen to become a director or executive officer. Mr. Chambers has not engaged in any transaction with the Company during the last fiscal year, and does not propose to engage in any transaction, that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

George Chappelle Retirement Agreement

In connection with Mr. Chappelle’s separation, the Company has entered into a Retirement Agreement and General Release of Claims with Mr. Chappelle (the “Retirement Agreement”). Pursuant to the Retirement Agreement, Mr. Chappelle’s awards granted to him during his tenure will be treated as originally established in the award agreements, with time-based continuing to vest and performance-based being pro-rated based on the portion of the performance period Mr. Chappelle remained employed with the Company, with payout based on actual performance at the end of such performance period applied to the pro-rated portion (which will be treated as prescribed for retirement in the documents governing such awards). In addition, the Company agreed to pay (i) for the cost of the premium for Mr. Chappelle’s continued benefits coverage, if Mr. Chappelle properly and timely elects to continue such coverage, under the Company’s benefits plan in accordance with the continuation requirements of “COBRA” for up to 18 months from or until Mr. Chappelle becomes eligible for coverage under a plan or program of any other employer, at which time the Company’s obligation to provide benefits shall terminate; and (ii) a pro-rated amount (8/12 months) equal to the annual incentive compensation opportunity for the actual Company EBITDA financial component that the he would otherwise have received for the 2025 fiscal year. Mr. Chappelle agreed (i) to release certain claims against the Company and (ii) that his post-termination restrictive covenants (as amended by the Retirement Agreement) remain in effect.


Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

A copy of the Company’s press release relating to the announcement described in Item 5.02, dated August 25, 2025, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Press Release dated August 25, 2025
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, INC.
By:  

/s/ E. Jay Wells

Name: E. Jay Wells
Title: EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 25, 2025

FAQ

What did Americold (COLD) agree to pay for Mr. Chappelle's post-retirement benefits?

The company agreed to pay the cost of COBRA premiums for up to 18 months or until he obtains other employer coverage, and a pro-rated (8/12) amount of his annual incentive tied to the company's EBITDA for the 2025 fiscal year.

How are Mr. Chappelle's equity awards treated under the retirement agreement?

A portion will be treated as time-based continuing-to-vest and performance-based awards will be pro-rated for the portion of the performance period he remained employed, with payout based on actual performance at period end.

Does Mr. Chappelle retain any obligations after termination?

Yes. He agreed to release certain claims against the company and his post-termination restrictive covenants remain in effect as amended by the Retirement Agreement.

Is the pro-rated incentive payment guaranteed?

The pro-rated payment is tied to the actual Company EBITDA financial component for the 2025 fiscal year, so final payout depends on that performance.
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