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Firm intentionLogistics & Transport4 October 2026

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. to acquire RXO, Inc.

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Deal facts

Buyer
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Target
RXO, Inc.
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
4 October 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Logistics & Transport
Country
United States
Consideration
cash, shares

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What we know

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. has agreed to acquire RXO, Inc. in a strategic transaction within the logistics and transport sector. Both companies are based in the United States. The deal was announced on 4 October 2026. The consideration for the acquisition will consist of a combination of cash and shares. No specific headline offer value has been reported for this transaction. The status of the deal is currently recorded as firm intention, indicating a strong commitment to proceed. The completion date has not yet been determined or reported. This acquisition represents a significant move in the US logistics market, combining two major players in the industry. The transaction structure involves both monetary and equity components, reflecting the scale of the integration. As of the latest update, the deal remains in the firm intention phase, with no final closing date established. The parties are expected to continue with the necessary procedural steps to finalize the agreement.

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Deal timeline

2 updates
  1. Firm intention

    C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. firm intention to acquire RXO, Inc.

    Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Merger Agreement On October 4, 2026, RXO, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ RXO ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ C.H. Robinson ”), Rover Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of C.H. Robinson (“ Merger S

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  2. Firm intention

    C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. firm intention to acquire RXO, Inc.

    Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 4, 2026, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with RXO, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ RXO ”), Rover Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“ Merger Sub 1 ”) and Viking Log

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