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C. H. Robinson to acquire RXO in $5.8 billion deal
C. H. Robinson Worldwide has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RXO Inc. in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
Under the terms of the agreement, RXO shareholders will receive $30.25 per share, which represents a 29% premium over the company’s closing price on October 2. This consideration includes $17.25 in cash and 0.0856 shares of C. H. Robinson for each RXO share owned.
The acquisition aims to create a combined company with an enterprise value of over $25 billion. By integrating RXO’s expertise in expedited and last-mile delivery with C. H. Robinson’s global forwarding and multi-modal platform, the company intends to strengthen its North American third-party logistics presence. C. H. Robinson expects to realize approximately $300 million in net run-rate cost synergies within two years following the close of the transaction through the application of its Lean AI operating model.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] C. H. Robinson Worldwide has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RXO Inc. www.multimodal.org.uk · www.ttnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027. www.ttnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The acquisition is a stock-and-cash transaction with an implied value of approximately $5.8 billion. www.multimodal.org.uk · www.ttnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] C. H. Robinson expects to achieve approximately $300 million in net run-rate cost synergies within two years after the deal closes. www.multimodal.org.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RXO shareholders will receive $30.25 per share, consisting of $17.25 in cash and 0.0856 shares of C. H. Robinson. www.ttnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The combined company will have an enterprise value exceeding $25 billion. www.multimodal.org.uk