Company Overview - Americold has entered a cooperation agreement with Ancora Group Holdings, adding two board members and establishing a new finance committee to oversee shareholder value initiatives [1] - The board size has increased to 11 directors, with plans to reduce it by one seat at the 2026 annual meeting [3] Board Appointments - Joseph Reece and Stephen Sleigh have been appointed to the board and will serve on the finance committee, with Reece also joining the investment committee and Sleigh on the audit committee [2] Financial Strategy - The finance committee will review the company's portfolio for potential sales or divestitures, focus on reducing debt, and maintain dividends [3] - Americold's net debt burden stands at $4.1 billion, with a net debt-to-last 12 month's core EBITDA ratio of 6.7 times as of the end of the third quarter [4] Financial Performance - Americold has recorded net losses of $26 million in the first three quarters of the year, following losses of $94 million in 2024 and $336 million in 2023 [4] - Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) were $420 million and $352 million in the prior-year periods, with $300 million so far in 2025 [4] Industry Context - The temperature-controlled real estate market is facing challenges due to inflated food costs and a post-pandemic supply overhang, with competitors indicating the market is nearly 10% overbuilt [5] - New warehouse deliveries are expected to increase by 4% this year but will slow to 1.5% next year, which may help occupancy rates rebound [5] Credit Agreement - Americold has amended a credit agreement to provide a new $250 million unsecured line, intended to repay approximately $200 million in notes due next month [6]

Summary of Lineage's Update / Briefing (December 08, 2025) Company Overview - **Company**: Lineage (NasdaqGS:LINE) - **Industry**: Cold storage and logistics - **Key Metrics**: - Largest company in the cold storage industry - 3.1 billion cubic feet of warehousing capacity - Generated approximately $1.3 billion in EBITDA last year - Operates 488 facilities across 19 countries, totaling 86 million sq ft [3][4] Core Points and Arguments Warehouse Productivity Initiatives - Introduction of **LinOS**, a next-generation warehouse execution platform aimed at enhancing productivity and operational efficiency [1][2] - Labor expenses account for 60% of total operating expenses, with a focus on improving productivity as a key lever for cost control [4] - Lineage estimates it transports or stores about 30% of temperature-controlled food in the U.S. [4] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Public refrigerated warehouse supply grew by approximately 14.5% from 2021 to 2025, but is expected to slow to 1.5% in 2026 [6] - Demand for food categories stored in Lineage's warehouses grew cumulatively by 5% during the same period, despite high consumer price inflation [7] - Estimated excess capacity in the U.S. market is about 9.5%, with an average physical occupancy of 75% in 2025 [8] Competitive Landscape - New supply is concentrated in select U.S. markets, while European and Asia-Pacific markets are not experiencing similar pressures [9] - Anticipation of new competitors exiting the market due to high operational complexities and costs [11] Digital Transformation and Technology - Lineage has invested significantly in technology and digital enablement over the last decade, focusing on unifying data and modernizing systems [22] - LinOS serves as a real-time decision engine that optimizes labor dispatching, pallet routing, and dock allocation, leading to increased throughput [25][26] - The platform has shown a 30% lift in high-reach operator productivity and a 5% reduction in total labor costs across pilot sites [49][50] Value Creation Levers - Focus on customer excellence, capital allocation, and network effects as key drivers for shareholder value [14][59] - Anticipated annualized EBITDA impact of $110 million from LinOS initiatives over the next three to five years, with a projected 24% return on invested capital (ROIC) [65][74] Other Important Insights - Lineage's approach to continuous improvement through a lean operating system has resulted in over 50% reduction in employee turnover [17] - The company has implemented a stock ownership program to foster an owner mindset among employees [17] - The use of AI-driven controls for energy optimization is expected to lower operating costs significantly [24] - The company is strategically positioned with a diversified real estate portfolio, making it difficult for competitors to replicate its scale and efficiency [12][13] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the briefing, highlighting Lineage's strategic initiatives, market dynamics, and technological advancements aimed at enhancing productivity and shareholder value.

Core Insights - Americold Realty Trust reported an Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) of $0.34 per share for Q1 2025, aligning with expectations and reflecting a 9.0% decrease from Q1 2024 [4][17] - The company completed the acquisition of a warehouse in Houston, which is expected to enhance its service capabilities for a significant new retail customer [2][4] - A 5% increase in quarterly dividends was announced, demonstrating confidence in the company's cash flow generation and resilience [2][4] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $629.0 million, a decrease of 5.4% from $665.0 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower volumes in the warehouse segment [7][13] - The company reported a net loss of $16.5 million, or $0.06 loss per diluted share, compared to a net income of $9.8 million, or $0.03 income per diluted share in Q1 2024 [15] - Core EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $147.6 million, down 5.3% from $155.8 million in Q1 2024, with a margin increase to 23.5% from 23.4% [16][7] Operational Metrics - Global Warehouse segment revenues decreased by 3.7% to $575.4 million, driven by lower volumes and throughput pallets [35][36] - Economic occupancy for the total warehouse segment was 74.7%, down 470 basis points compared to Q1 2024, influenced by high inventory levels in the prior year [39] - The company operates 238 facilities, with 224 in the same store population for Q1 2025 [40][43] Guidance and Outlook - The company adjusted its near-term outlook in response to macroeconomic headwinds but remains confident in long-term growth [4] - The updated guidance for warehouse segment same store revenue growth is projected at 2.0% - 4.0% for 2025 [9] - Adjusted FFO per share guidance for 2025 is revised to $1.51 - $1.59 [9]