Americold Considering Selling Parts of Business Outside America
Americold is reportedly weighing up the sale of parts of its international business, with private equity circling assets in Europe and potentially Asia-Pacific, amid pressure from investors and a falling share price.
Valued at around US$1.5 billion, these discussions signal more than a balance-sheet reshuffle, they point to a shifting global cold chain landscape, where cold storage is increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure rather than simple warehousing.
While nothing has been decided and there is no immediate impact on Australian operations, the interest highlights growing consolidation pressure, changing ownership models, and a sharper focus on performance, pricing and resilience. This could have long-term implications for the Australian cold chain.
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