Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (COLD) discloses 2.8% Americold stake in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reports beneficial ownership of common stock of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. on an amended Schedule 13G. The reporting person holds 8,051,165 shares with sole voting and dispositive power, representing 2.8% of the common stock, based on 285,480,551 shares outstanding as of August 4, 2026. The filer indicates that it is a pension investment manager subject to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act and that its holdings represent ownership of 5 percent or less of the class.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 8,051,165 shares Ownership percentage: 2.8% Shares outstanding baseline: 285,480,551 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 8,051,165 shares Common stock of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. beneficially owned by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Ownership percentage 2.8% Percent of Americold common stock class beneficially owned by the reporting person

Shares outstanding baseline 285,480,551 shares Americold common shares outstanding as of August 4, 2026 used to calculate 2.8% ownership

Sole voting power 8,051,165 shares Number of Americold shares over which the filer has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 8,051,165 shares Number of Americold shares over which the filer has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Signature date 08/14/2026 Date the Schedule 13G/A was signed by the Managing Director, Legal

Key Terms

beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: See Item 9 on page 2."

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole Voting Power financial

"5 | Sole Voting Power 8,051,165.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 8,051,165.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D."

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

pension investment manager financial

"Pension investment manager subject to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act."

FAQ

What percentage of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD) does Canada Pension Plan Investment Board own?

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reports owning 2.8% of Americold Realty Trust, Inc.’s common stock. This percentage is based on 285,480,551 shares outstanding as of August 4, 2026, as referenced in Americold’s Form 10-Q.

How many Americold (COLD) shares does Canada Pension Plan Investment Board report holding?

The filing reports beneficial ownership of 8,051,165 Americold common shares. The reporting person has sole voting and sole dispositive power over the same number of shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power disclosed.

Does Canada Pension Plan Investment Board have sole or shared voting power over its COLD shares?

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reports sole voting power over 8,051,165 shares of Americold and zero shared voting power. It also reports sole dispositive power over the same number of shares and no shared dispositive power.

What does the Schedule 13G/A for Americold (COLD) say about ownership being under 5 percent?

The filing marks Item 5, stating “Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class.” This indicates the reported Americold common stock holdings represent no more than five percent of the company’s outstanding common shares at the referenced date.

Who signed the Americold (COLD) Schedule 13G/A on behalf of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board?

The Schedule 13G/A is signed by /s/ Howard Rusak, identified as Managing Director, Legal, on August 14, 2026. The signature references a Power of Attorney for Canada Pension Plan Investment Board incorporated by reference as an exhibit.

On what share count is the 2.8% Americold (COLD) ownership calculation based?

The 2.8% ownership figure is calculated using 285,480,551 shares of Americold common stock outstanding as of August 4, 2026, as disclosed in Americold’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2026.

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Available on EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 04:04 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 04:01 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Americold Realty Trust, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

03064D108

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 03064D108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 8,051,165.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,051,165.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,051,165.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

FI

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Item 11 is calculated based on a total of 285,480,551 shares of common stock of Americold Realty Trust, Inc (the "Issuer") outstanding as of August 4, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2026.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 10 Glenlake Parkway, Suite 600, South Tower, Atlanta, GA, 30328
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The principal business address of the Reporting Person is as follows: One Queen Street East Suite 2500 Toronto, Ontario M5C 2W5 Canada
(c)	Citizenship: Canada
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 03064D108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
	Pension investment manager subject to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act.
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See Item 9 on page 2.
(b)	Percent of class: See Item 11 on page 2.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 5 on page 2.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 6 on page 2.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Item 7 on page 2.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Item 8 on page 2.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the Canadian regulatory scheme applicable to a pension investment manager subject to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Signature:	/s/ Howard Rusak
Name/Title:	Managing Director, Legal
Date:	08/14/2026

Comments accompanying signature: See Exhibit 99.1 Power of Attorney of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Schedule 13G filed by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in respect of the issuer with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2026).