Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Acquires 5.2% Stake in Americold Realty Trust

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a new significant ownership stake in Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD). As of March 31, 2026, the Toronto-based pension investment manager beneficially owns 14,726,365 shares of common stock, representing a 5.2% stake in the company. This acquisition marks a substantial increase from a previous 0.0% position, crossing the 5% regulatory disclosure threshold. The filing indicates that CPPIB holds sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. The ownership percentage was calculated based on 284,879,678 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 24, 2026. This move highlights a major institutional commitment to the cold storage real estate investment trust by one of Canada's largest pension fund managers.