Americold reports 2026 shareholder voting results
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 18, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 18, 2026. Stockholders elected all ten director nominees, with for votes generally well above against votes for each candidate.
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with approximately 214.8 million votes for and 24.2 million against. They also ratified the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 by a wide margin, with about 258.8 million votes for.
In addition, stockholders cast an advisory vote on director removal with or without cause, with about 147.7 million votes for and 91.3 million against, plus broker non-votes reported on that proposal.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Votes for highest-supported director: 237,316,870 votes
Say-on-pay for votes: 214,778,376 votes
Say-on-pay against votes: 24,244,393 votes
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Votes for highest-supported director
237,316,870 votes
For Stephen R. Sleigh, director election at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay for votes
214,778,376 votes
Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers
Say-on-pay against votes
24,244,393 votes
Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers
Auditor ratification for votes
258,810,182 votes
Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Auditor ratification against votes
3,072,024 votes
Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Director removal for votes
147,674,543 votes
Advisory vote on director removal with or without cause
Director removal against votes
91,335,075 votes
Advisory vote on director removal with or without cause
Broker non-votes on key proposals
22,795,751 shares
Broker non-votes on director elections and advisory proposals
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, Advisory Vote, Named Executive Officers, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, +2 more
6 terms
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Director Nominees | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
Advisory Vote financial
"Proposal Two: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
Named Executive Officers financial
"Proposal Two: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm financial
"Proposal Three: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders regulatory
"Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
FAQ
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What did Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) report from its 2026 Annual Meeting?
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. reported final voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting. Stockholders elected all director nominees, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratified the 2026 independent auditor, and provided an advisory vote regarding director removal with or without cause.
Were all Americold (COLD) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes, all ten director nominees were elected by stockholders. Each nominee, including Kelly H. Barrett, Robert L. Bass, and others, received more votes cast “for” than “against,” with additional broker non-votes reported but not counted as votes against their election.
How did Americold (COLD) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers. The proposal received 214,778,376 votes for, 24,244,393 votes against, and 489,598 abstentions, with 22,795,751 broker non-votes also reported on this advisory compensation resolution.
Did Americold (COLD) stockholders ratify the 2026 independent auditor?
Yes, stockholders ratified the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The ratification received 258,810,182 votes for, 3,072,024 votes against, and 425,912 abstentions, indicating strong support for the selected audit firm for the 2026 period.
What were the results of Americold (COLD) stockholders’ vote on director removal?
On the advisory proposal regarding director removal with or without cause, stockholders cast 147,674,543 votes for, 91,335,075 votes against, and 502,749 abstentions, with 22,795,751 broker non-votes also recorded for this governance-related advisory proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
How many broker non-votes were reported for Americold (COLD) voting items?
Broker non-votes were reported on the director elections and advisory proposals. For several items, including the director slate and say-on-pay vote, 22,795,751 broker non-votes were recorded, reflecting shares present but not entitled to vote on those specific proposals.
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