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title: "COLD Investors Have Opportunity to Join Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law"
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description: "Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP is investigating Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD) for potential securities law violations. The probe focuses on whether the company issued misleading statements or failed to disclose material information regarding a termination agreement with ADUSA Distribution. This deal triggered an expected $305-$320 million impairment charge and caused shares to drop over 7.8%. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights."
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# COLD Investors Have Opportunity to Join Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

**COLD Investors Have Opportunity to Join Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law**

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (“Americold” or “the Company”) (NYSE: COLD) for violations of the securities laws. 

**INVESTIGATION DETAILS:** The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Americold revealed in an SEC filing on July 23, 2026, that it had "entered into a Termination and Wind Down Agreement (the 'Agreement') with ADUSA Distribution, LLC, a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize USA ('ADUSA Distribution'), pursuant to which the Company and ADUSA Distribution have agreed to wind down operations at the Company's automated retail distribution center located in Lancaster, PA … and will not commence operations at the Company's automated retail fulfillment center located in Plainville, CT … which were being purpose developed for ADUSA Distribution's use." The Company added that based on the agreement it "expects to record a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $305 million to $320 million, to be recognized in the second quarter of 2026." Based on this news, shares of Americold fell by more than 7.8% on the same day. 

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate. 

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall or David Schwartz of Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at david@schallfirm.com 

**WHY SBS?** Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation. Bringing together the extensive experience and diverse skillsets of founding partners Brian Schall, Andrew Brown, and David Schwartz, SBS is dedicated to aggressively advocating for every investor. 

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics. 

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP  
Brian Schall, Esq.,  
Andrew Brown, Esq.,  
David Schwartz, Esq.,  
www.schallfirm.com  
Office: 310-301-3335  
info@schallfirm.com 

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