Strong Customer Service and Recognition
Americold's facilities received multiple awards for exceptional customer service, including Site of the Year by ConAgra, Frozen Site of the Year from Kraft Heinz, and Site of the Year from Butterball.
Improved Economic Occupancy
Same-store economic occupancy improved slightly to almost 79% in Q4. Rent and storage revenues from fixed commitment storage contracts improved by 680 basis points year-over-year, reaching approximately 59%.
Record Same-Store NOI and Margin Improvement
Same-store warehouse services NOI exceeded $125 million, surpassing the $100 million commitment. The same-store warehouse services margin increased to 13%, up almost 7 percentage points from last year.
Expansion and Development Achievements
Americold exceeded its 2024 guide for announced starts, including a $150 million automated expansion in Dallas-Fort Worth, and announced a new import-export hub in Canada for $79 million.
Significant AFFO Growth
AFFO per share increased by 16% from 2023, with full-year AFFO in 2024 being $1.47 per share.