Changes in US stocks | RXO Inc. (RXO.US) to be acquired by Robinson Logistics for about US$5.8 billion surges 24%

Zhitongcaijing · 1d ago

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on Monday, the trucking brokerage company RXO Inc (RXO.US) opened sharply higher. As of press release, the increase was about 24%, and the increase was more than 40% in October. According to the news, Robinson Logistics (CHRW.US) agreed to acquire RXO Inc., at a price of approximately US$5.8 billion, with the aim of strengthening the logistics business of the merged company. According to the two companies' statements, RXO shareholders will receive $17.25 per share in cash and 0.0856 shares of Robinson Logistics shares, or approximately $30.25 per share, a 29% premium over RXO's closing price last Friday.

The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027. Through this deal, Robinson Logistics aims to diversify its business and take full advantage of RXO's advantages in fast delivery and last-mile logistics. The acquirer plans to use artificial intelligence to improve operations and achieve $300 million in cost savings over two years.