C.H. Robinson to Acquire RXO
Redefining the Future of Third-Party Logistics While Unlocking Significant Shareholder Value
Diversifying and Strengthening Offerings to Support Customers’ End-to-End Needs
C.H. Robinson (Nasdaq: CHRW) and RXO (NYSE: RXO) have entered into a definitive agreement under which C.H. Robinson will acquire RXO in a stock-and-cash transaction.
Combining C.H. Robinson’s global, multi-modal platform with RXO’s North American brokerage, expedited and last-mile capabilities will allow the combined company to provide more tailored solutions to customers across a larger, denser network.



For Customers
- Unmatched Expertise
Brokerage, managed transportation, expedited, last mile and forwarding
- Significant Network Density
Complementary networks for small, medium and large shippers
- Tailored Solutions
Lean AI quoting, tracking and appointments backed by experienced teams
For Carriers
- More Loads
Broader shipper relationships across a larger, denser freight network
- Smarter Solutions
More matching opportunities to help reduce empty miles
- Better Support
Digital load booking, AI load recommendations and optimized appointments


Combining Complementary Networks to Increase Scale and Resilience in a Large and Fragmented Market

Unlocking Meaningful Shareholder Value Creation
Applying C.H. Robinson's Lean AI operating model across RXO’s business is expected to enhanceproductivity, improve operating leverage and support margin expansion.
Applying Lean AI operating model to RXO…
- Aligned strategy and planning across the business
- Repeatable execution, scorecards and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset
- 450+ engineers and technologists
- 30+ AI agents automating quote-to-cash tasks
- Capital-light platform; near-zero marginal cost to serve
… to unlocking $300 million in estimated run-rate cost synergies
Operating leverage derived from theLean operating model and fleet of AI agents deployed across workflows
Centralize processes and functions, remove duplication and optimize efficiency over larger enterprise volume
Remove duplication and transfer external services onto C.H. Robinson’s existing vendor relationships
Consolidate real estate footprint and deliver insurance procurement efficiencies
Unlocking Meaningful Shareholder Value Creation
Applying C.H. Robinson's proven Lean AI operating model across RXO’s business is expected to enhance productivity, improve operating leverage and support margin expansion.

Applying C.H. ROBINSON’S Lean AI operating model to RXO…
- Aligned strategy and planning across the business
- Repeatable execution, scorecards and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset
- 450+ engineers and data scientists
- 100+ AI agents automating quote-to-cash tasks
- Capital-light platform; near-zero marginal cost to scale self-built AI agents
… unlocking $300 million in net estimated run-rate cost synergies
Operating leverage derived from the Lean operating model and fleet of AI agents deployed across workflows
Centralize processes and functions, remove duplication and optimize efficiency over larger enterprise volume
Remove duplication and transfer external services onto C.H. Robinson’s existing vendor relationships
Consolidate real estate footprint and deliver insurance procurement efficiencies
Transaction Details
Creates a combined company with an enterprise value of more than $25 billion
RXO shareholders to receive $17.25 per share in cash and 0.0856 of C.H. Robinson stock per share for an implied total consideration of $30.25 per share1
Expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval from RXO’s shareholders
Hear From Our CEOs
“This transaction is a natural next step in our transformation, allowing us to create a more scaled, resilient North American third-party logistics provider positioned to offer exceptional customer service and redefine the future of our industry. RXO is a customer-focused company with expertise and talent that will allow us to expand our capabilities to better support customers of all sizes on their most complex challenges. By applying our Lean AI model to RXO’s business, we expect to significantly enhance productivity to unlock compelling cost synergies. We are confident our experienced team and disciplined execution plan will allow us to seamlessly integrate our organizations and position the combined company to capture the expected synergies, drive innovation and deepen customer relationships to enhance profitable growth and shareholder value.”

“Joining C.H. Robinson represents an exciting next chapter for our company, our employees and our customers. We have built a strong business by staying relentlessly focused on our customers, operating with agility and delivering solutions that help them navigate an increasingly complex supply chain. By bringing together our complementary capabilities, talented teams and shared commitment to service, we will be able to offer customers greater scale, broader capabilities and even more value. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built and excited about the opportunities ahead as part of C.H. Robinson.”
