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Americold (NYSE: COLD) extends $250M delayed draw term facility

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Americold Realty Trust, Inc., through its subsidiary Americold Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., entered into a Fourth Amendment to its Credit Agreement with Bank of America and other lenders. The amendment extends the maturity of the Company’s $250 million USD 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility from June 19, 2026 to September 19, 2026, providing a few extra months before this borrowing capacity expires. The new borrowing arrangement is reported as both a material definitive agreement and a direct financial obligation.

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Delayed Draw Term Facility $250 million USD 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility under Credit Agreement
Previous maturity date June 19, 2026 Original maturity of $250 million 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility
New maturity date September 19, 2026 Extended maturity for $250 million 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility
Material Definitive Agreement regulatory
"Item 1.01 - Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement"
A material definitive agreement is a legally binding contract that creates major, long‑term obligations or rights for a company, such as loans, asset sales, mergers, or supplier deals. Think of it like a mortgage or lease for a business: it can change future cash flow, risk and control, so investors watch these agreements closely because they can materially affect a company’s value, financial health and stock price.
Delayed Draw Term Facility financial
"the Company’s $250 million USD 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility"
Credit Agreement financial
"to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 23, 2022"
A credit agreement is a written loan contract between a borrower and a bank or other lender that lays out how much money can be borrowed, the interest rate, repayment schedule, fees, and the rules the borrower must follow. For investors, it matters because those terms affect a company’s cash costs, borrowing flexibility and risk of default — similar to how a mortgage’s rules determine a homeowner’s monthly budget and freedom to make changes.
off-balance sheet arrangement regulatory
"an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant"
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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) May 18, 2026

 

 

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   001-34723   93-0295215

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

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File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

10 Glenlake Parkway, South Tower, Suite 600  
Atlanta, Georgia   30328
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(678) 441-1400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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

 

Title of each class

  

Trading
Symbol(s)

  

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 1.01 - Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On May 18, 2026, Americold Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., a subsidiary of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into the Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 23, 2022 (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified in writing from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and certain lenders and letter of credit issuers from time to time parties thereto.

Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, the maturity date of the Company’s $250 million USD 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility, that makes up a part of the Credit Agreement, was extended from June 19, 2026 to September 19, 2026.

Item 2.03 - Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information included in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

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.

Date: May 22, 2026

 

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, INC.
By:  

/s/ Christopher J. Papa

Name:   Christopher J. Papa
Title:   Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Americold (COLD) change in its credit agreement on May 18, 2026?

Americold amended its main Credit Agreement to extend the maturity of its $250 million USD 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility. The maturity date moved from June 19, 2026 to September 19, 2026, giving the company more time before this loan facility comes due.

How large is the Americold (COLD) delayed draw term facility affected by the amendment?

The affected facility is a $250 million USD 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility under Americold’s Credit Agreement. This facility forms part of the company’s broader bank financing arrangements and the amendment only changes its maturity date, not the stated principal amount.

Which parties are involved in Americold (COLD)’s Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement?

Americold Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., a subsidiary of Americold Realty Trust, Inc., entered the Fourth Amendment with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, along with certain lenders and letter of credit issuers that are parties to the existing Credit Agreement.

How did Americold (COLD) report this financing change in its SEC filing?

Americold reported the amendment under Item 1.01 as entry into a material definitive agreement. It also referenced the same information under Item 2.03, covering creation of a direct financial obligation or an obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement of the registrant.

Does the Americold (COLD) 8-K indicate any change in the size of the term facility?

The 8-K specifies a $250 million USD 2025 Delayed Draw Term Facility and describes a change only to its maturity date. The filing does not describe any change to the stated principal amount, focusing solely on extending the facility’s end date by three months.

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