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C.H. Robinson to Buy RXO for About $5.3 Billion

C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire RXO in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $5.8 billion. The deal combines two of the largest asset-light freight brokerages, creating potential for unprecedented network density and AI integration for carriers and shippers. C.H. Robinson expects $300 million in synergies from the acquisition.

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  • ✓ C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire RXO in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $5.8 billion.
  • ✓ The deal targets $300 million in synergies and is expected to close in H1 2027.
  • ✓ C.H. Robinson will acquire RXO for $30.25 per share.
  • ✓ The acquisition brings together two complementary networks and diversifies and strengthens C.H. Robinson's multi-modal platform.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on C.H. Robinson to negative from stable due to the proposed acquisition.

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  1. C.H. Robinson to Buy RXO for $5.8 Billion

    C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire RXO in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $5.8 billion. The deal combines two of the largest asset-light freight brokerages, creating potential for unprecedented network density and AI integration for carriers and shippers. C.H. Robinson expects $300 million in synergies from the acquisition.

    Why it matters

    The acquisition brings together two complementary networks and diversifies and strengthens C.H. Robinson's multi-modal platform to accelerate its growth and increase its penetration across all modes. This deal is expected to have a significant impact on the freight transportation industry.

    What is confirmed

    • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire RXO in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $5.8 billion.
    • The deal targets $300 million in synergies and is expected to close in H1 2027.
    • C.H. Robinson will acquire RXO for $30.25 per share.
    • The acquisition brings together two complementary networks and diversifies and strengthens C.H. Robinson's multi-modal platform.

    Still unconfirmed

    • C.H. Robinson CEO sees more freight broker consolidation as diesel costs bite.

    What to watch next

    • Regulatory approval of the acquisition
    • Closing of the deal in H1 2027
    • Impact on the freight transportation industry
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. wsj.com — C.H. Robinson to Buy RXO for About $5.3 Billion
    2. Crain's Chicago Business — Jumbo $5.8B freight brokerage deal will ripple through Chicago
    3. Supply Chain Dive — CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights
    4. Star Tribune — C.H. Robinson to buy rival for $5.8 billion
    5. Investing.com — RXO shares soar as C.H. Robinson announces $5.8B cash and stock buyout
    6. finance.yahoo.com — Why C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) Shares Are Sliding Today
    7. www.theglobeandmail.com — US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high
    8. www.marketscreener.com — C.H. Robinson CEO sees more freight broker consolidation as diesel costs bite | MarketScreener
    9. rxo.com — C.H. Robinson to Acquire RXO, Redefining the Future of Third ...
    10. finance.yahoo.com — S&P revises C.H. Robinson outlook to negative on $5.3B RXO acquisition
    11. www.supplychaindive.com — CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights
    12. www.marketscreener.com — C.H. Robinson to acquire RXO for $5.8bn | MarketScreener
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