Filed by C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Subject Company: RXO, Inc.
Commission File No.: 001-41514
To: C.H. Robinson Customers
From: Dave Bozeman
Date: October 5, 2026
Subject: Exciting C.H. Robinson Update
Dear [INSERT NAME],
I’m reaching out with an exciting update about the future of C.H. Robinson. Moments ago, we announced that C.H. Robinson has agreed to acquire RXO, Inc. Together, we will bring our complementary networks, expertise, and capabilities together to create a more connected supply chain platform built to help customers navigate an increasingly complex global marketplace. You can read more about the transaction here.
Combining both companies’ robust trucking brokerage and managed solutions businesses, along with C.H. Robinson’s global forwarding and RXO’s strengths in expedited and last-mile delivery, will enable us to provide a broader set of solutions across a larger, denser network. This combination will strengthen our ability to help customers improve resilience, increase efficiency, and adapt to evolving supply chain demands. Combined with our Lean AI operating model, the expanded platform will help us deliver greater innovation, scale, and value for customers and carriers.
[FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS: Next Steps – Business as Usual
Importantly, today is just the first step. We expect the transaction to close in the first half of 2027, subject to various customary closing conditions and approvals. Until then, C.H. Robinson and RXO will continue to operate as separate, independent companies. It is business as usual for us at Robinson, and our focus is on serving you. You can expect us to continue to deliver the innovative, dependable solutions you rely on with the exceptional service you expect from C.H. Robinson.
We will continue to keep you updated as we move forward. In the meantime, your point of contact remains unchanged and is available to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for the trust you place in us to support your critical supply chain needs. We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to serving you in years to come.]
[FOR PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS: Next Steps – Business as Usual
Importantly, today is just the first step. We expect the transaction to close in the first half of 2027, subject to various customary closing conditions and approvals. Until then, C.H. Robinson and RXO will continue to operate as separate, independent companies. It is business as usual for us at Robinson, and our focus is on serving our customers, as always.
Sincerely,
Dave Bozeman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about beliefs, expectations, targets or goals, the expected timing of the closing of the proposed transaction, the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including synergies, and expected future financial position, total addressable
market and results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on plans, estimates, expectations and/or goals at the time the statements are made, and readers should not place undue reliance on them. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “strategy,” or “anticipates,” or the negative of those words or other comparable terminology. C.H. Robinson’s and RXO’s results may differ materially from the experience and results anticipated in such statements. The accuracy of such statements is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to, the following factors: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; the risk that the conditions to the closing of the proposed transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals of the transaction from the stockholders of RXO or from regulators are not obtained; litigation or regulatory action relating to the transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed on the anticipated terms, in a timely manner or at all; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed transaction and the ability of each party to consummate the proposed transaction; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts the current plans or operations of C.H. Robinson or RXO; the effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction on the ability of C.H. Robinson or RXO to retain and hire key personnel; competitive responses to the proposed transaction; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; the risk that C.H. Robinson is unable to obtain the anticipated debt financing in connection with the proposed transaction on the anticipated timing or terms, or at all; potential adverse effects on the market price of RXO’s and/or C.H. Robinson’s common stock, credit ratings, or operating results; fluctuations in the market value of the merger consideration, which may vary from its value as of the date of the Merger Agreement or the date of this communication, as a result of changes in the market price of C.H. Robinson common stock; potential adverse reactions or changes to relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, distributors and other business partners resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transaction; restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction on RXO’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the potential acquisition being more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, significant transaction costs or unknown liabilities; the combined company’s ability to achieve the synergies expected from the proposed transaction, as well as delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating the combined company’s existing businesses or realizing the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction; competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures, industry consolidation, entry of new competitors into the industries in which C.H. Robinson and RXO operate, as well as new product and marketing initiatives by C.H. Robinson’s and RXO’s competitors; risks associated with cyber-attacks, information security and data privacy; diversion of management’s time and attention from C.H. Robinson’s and RXO’s ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; disruptions resulting from key management changes; unknown liabilities and uncertainties regarding general economic, market sector, competitive, legal, regulatory, tax and geopolitical conditions; and legislative, regulatory, economic, competitive or technological developments. Other factors that might cause such a difference include those discussed in C.H. Robinson’s and RXO’s filings with the SEC, which include their Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and in the registration statement on Form S-4 (including the proxy statement/prospectus) to be filed in connection with the proposed transaction. For more information, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” and the forward-looking statements disclosure contained in C.H. Robinson’s and RXO’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and in other filings. Forward-looking statements should not be relied on as predictions of future events, and these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable law, C.H. Robinson and RXO undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional Information about the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, C.H. Robinson intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a preliminary proxy statement of RXO that also constitutes a preliminary prospectus of C.H. Robinson. C.H. Robinson and RXO also each plan to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. After the registration statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of RXO. This communication is not a substitute for the registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that C.H. Robinson or RXO may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available), and other documents containing important information about C.H. Robinson and RXO, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by C.H. Robinson will be available free of charge on C.H. Robinson’s website at investor.chrobinson.com. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by RXO will be available free of charge on RXO’s website at investors.rxo.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
C.H. Robinson, RXO and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from RXO’s stockholders in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of C.H. Robinson, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in (i) C.H. Robinson’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 24, 2026, including under the sections captioned “Proposal 1: Election of Directors,” “Compensation of Directors,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Executive Compensation Tables,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” and “Related Party Transactions,” (ii) C.H. Robinson’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on February 13, 2026, including under the section captioned “Information about our Executive Officers” in Part I, Item 1, and (iii) Item 5.02 of C.H. Robinson’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 2, 2026. Information about the directors and executive officers of RXO, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in (i) RXO’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 30, 2026, including under the sections captioned “Proposal 1: Election of Directors,” “Director Compensation,” “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” and “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” and (ii) RXO’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on February 9, 2026, including under the section captioned “Information about our Executive Officers” in Part I, Item 1. To the extent holdings of RXO’s securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the applicable “as of” date described in its 2026 proxy statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 or Annual Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 5 filed with the SEC, including (i) the Form 4s filed by Mr. Wilkerson on May 4, 2026 and May 19, 2026; (ii) the Form 4 filed by Mr. Morris on May 18, 2026; and (iii) the Form 4 filed by Mr. Firestone on August 25, 2026.
Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction when such materials become available. Investors and stockholders should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from C.H. Robinson and RXO using the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.