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americold realty trust inc and eqt announce a 1 3 billion north american cold storage joint venture 302765500
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AI-generatedThe joint venture creates a large-scale cold storage network in North America, consolidating capacity and potentially improving logistics efficiency for temperature-sensitive supply chains. Americold reduces debt and retains operational control, while EQT gains infrastructure exposure. The deal signals institutional investor appetite for cold storage assets, which may support higher valuations and attract further capital into the sector.
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- Americold Realty Trust and EQT announced a $1.3 billion cold storage joint venture in North America.
- Americold will contribute 12 facilities with ~124 million cubic feet capacity and over 400,000 pallet positions.
- EQT will hold 70% interest; Americold retains 30% and will manage operations.
- Transaction expected to close in Q3 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
- Americold expects ~$1.1 billion net cash proceeds to reduce debt.