SCHEDULE: FMR LLC Discloses 7.6% Stake in Americold Realty Trust
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have disclosed a beneficial ownership of 7.6% in Americold Realty Trust common stock as of June 30, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, as reporting persons, have filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership of Americold Realty Trust common stock.
- As of June 30, 2025, FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson beneficially own an aggregate of 21,726,401.60 shares of Americold Realty Trust common stock.
- This aggregate amount represents 7.6% of the class of common stock outstanding.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 21,308,557.00 shares and sole dispositive power over 21,726,401.60 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 21,726,401.60 shares, with no sole or shared voting power.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Americold Realty Trust.
- FMR LLC is classified as a parent holding company, and Abigail P. Johnson is classified as an individual.
- Several subsidiaries of FMR LLC, including FIAM LLC, Fidelity Diversifying Solutions LLC, Fidelity Institutional Asset Management Trust Company, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, and Strategic Advisers LLC, are identified as entities that beneficially own shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Schedule 13G filings are factual disclosures of beneficial ownership and do not typically convey positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.
Risks
- The filing explicitly states that the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of Americold Realty Trust.
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- Abigail P. Johnson is a Director, the Chairman, and the Chief Executive Officer of FMR LLC.
- The Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners, directly or through trusts, of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC, representing 49% of the voting power.
Industry Context
NA
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder Agreement Disclosure | Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, have entered into a shareholders' voting agreement under which all Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of Series B voting common shares. | NA | This agreement means that through their ownership and the voting agreement, members of the Johnson family may be deemed to form a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC, the parent holding company reporting beneficial ownership. |
Related Party Transactions
- Abigail P. Johnson, a reporting person, is a Director, Chairman, and CEO of FMR LLC, the other reporting person.
- Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners of FMR LLC's Series B voting common shares, representing 49% of the voting power.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Disclosure of a significant institutional stake by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson provides transparency regarding major ownership positions in Americold Realty Trust.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05/23/2023 | Effective date of the Power of Attorney for FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 08/08/2023 | Date of previous Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC, referenced for Power of Attorney accession number. |
| 06/30/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement, representing the beneficial ownership snapshot date. |
| 08/05/2025 | Date of signature for FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, and the date of the Rule 13d-1(k)(1) joint filing agreement. |
Keywords
Americold Realty Trust, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, REIT, Cold Storage, Institutional Investor
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