[SCHEDULE 13G/A] AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Americold Realty Trust (COLD) received an Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G from Principal Real Estate Investors LLC and Principal Global Investors LLC, reporting aggregate beneficial ownership of 8,087,069 shares of common stock, or 2.9% of the class, as of 09/30/2025.

The filing lists shared voting and dispositive power over all reported shares, split between the filers: Principal Real Estate Investors LLC with 7,939,340 shares and Principal Global Investors LLC with 147,729 shares. Both entities report 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power. The filers certify the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not to change or influence control, and they indicate ownership of 5 percent or less of the class.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

03064D108

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 03064D108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,939,340.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,939,340.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,939,340.00

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)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 03064D108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 147,729.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 147,729.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

147,729.00

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)

0.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 10 Glenlake Pkwy., Suite 800 S. Tower, Atlanta, GEORGIA 30328
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, LLC 711 HIGH STREET DES MOINES, Iowa 50392-0300 PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS 711 HIGH STREET DES MOINES, Iowa 50392-0300
(c)	Citizenship: PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC - DELAWARE PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(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).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 8,087,069
(b)	Percent of class: 2.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC - 0 PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC - 7,939,340 PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 147,729
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC - 0 PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC - 7,939,340 PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS - 147,729
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.

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.

PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS LLC

Signature:	/s/ J. Markham Penrod
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer - North America, Principal Asset Management
Date:	11/04/2025

PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS

Signature:	/s/ J. Markham Penrod
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer - North America, Principal Asset Management
Date:	11/04/2025

Exhibit Information

This statement is filed by Principal Real Estate Investors LLC and Principal Global Investors LLC jointly pursuant to a Joint Filing Agreement, which is filed with this Schedule 13G as Exhibit 99.1.

FAQ

What did COLD disclose in this Schedule 13G/A?

Two Principal affiliates reported 8,087,069 shares of beneficial ownership, representing 2.9% of Americold’s common stock.

Which entities filed and how is voting power allocated?

Principal Real Estate Investors LLC holds shared power over 7,939,340 shares; Principal Global Investors LLC over 147,729 shares. Sole power is 0 for both.

As of what date are the ownership figures for COLD reported?

The reported ownership is as of 09/30/2025.

What percentage of Americold’s class do the filers own?

They report 2.9% of the class and indicate ownership of 5 percent or less.

What certification accompanies the 13G/A filing?

The filers certify the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.

What is the class of securities and CUSIP for COLD?

Americold’s class is Common Stock, $0.01 par value, CUSIP 03064D108.