RestructuringJul 23, 2026, 07:01 AM
Americold to Record $305M-$320M Impairment on Facility Wind-Down
AI Summary
Americold Realty Trust announced the termination of agreements with ADUSA Distribution for two automated facilities in Lancaster, PA, and Plainville, CT, leading to a significant operational wind-down. The company expects to record a non-cash impairment charge of $305 million to $320 million in Q2 2026, as the facilities, with a net book value of $455 million, will be classified as held for sale. Despite the impairment, the parties agreed to a mutual release of claims and will expand business in other assets, with no expected impact on Americold's full-year 2026 outlook.
Key Highlights
- Americold terminated agreements with ADUSA Distribution for automated facilities in Lancaster, PA, and Plainville, CT.
- The PA Facility operations will wind down by December 31, 2026; the CT Facility will be idled immediately.
- The net book value of the facilities was approximately $455 million as of June 30, 2026.
- Americold expects to record a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $305 million to $320 million in Q2 2026.
- The facilities will be classified as held for sale in Q3 2026 and marketed for disposition.
- No termination fees or penalties were assessed, and parties agreed to a full mutual release of claims.
- Americold and ADUSA Distribution agreed to expand and renew business in other assets in Americold's network.
- The impairment and wind-down are not expected to impact Americold's full-year 2026 outlook.
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