SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
February 27, 1998
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AMERICOLD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon 33-12173 93-0295215
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification
No.)
7007 SW Cardinal Lane, Suite 135, Portland, Oregon 97224
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (503) 624-8585
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
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On February 27, 1998, the Board of Directors of Americold Corporation determined
to change the corporaton's fiscal year end from the last day of February to
December 31. The change is effective as of December 31, 1997, which will result
in an Annual Report on Form 10-K being filed for the transition period March 1,
1997 to December 31, 1997.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICOLD CORPORATION
By /s/ Joel M. Smith
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Joel M. Smith
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: March 11, 1998
