XPO Logistics unveils GXO as new spinoff company

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XPO Logistics has unveiled GXO Logistics as the new company name for the planned spin-off of XPO’s logistics business.

Brad Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of XPO Logistics, said, “Today, we took an exciting step forward on our path to spinning off our logistics segment. The new company is called GXO — three letters that stand for the game-changing opportunities we’re bringing to the table for customers, employees and shareholders, with a nod to our XPO heritage. GXO will take this legacy into the future as an independent public company, with countless ways to deliver logistics at full potential.”

Fuelled by years of investment in technology as part of XPO, GXO will be in a strong position to capitalise on the growth in e-commerce and omnichannel retail, fast-growing customer demand for automation and digital capabilities, and a shift toward outsourcing supply chain services. GXO will focus on its strategic priorities and blue-chip customer base, with a standalone equity currency to create long-term value for its stakeholders.

In December 2020, XPO announced its intent to spin off the logistics segment of its existing business and create two pure-play industry powerhouses focused separately on transportation and logistics. Post-separation, XPO will remain a global provider of freight transportation, primarily less-than-truckload and truck brokerage. Meanwhile, according to XPO, GXO will be the second largest contract logistics providers in the world. Usage of the new company name, logo and other brand components will become effective upon the completion of the spin-off.

XPO further announced that it has filed a confidential initial Form 10 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the planned spin-off of its logistics business. The filing represents another milestone in the process required to complete the transaction, which the company continues to expect will take place in the second half of 2021.

The transaction is subject to various conditions, including the effectiveness of the Form 10 registration statement, receipt of a tax opinion from counsel, the refinancing of XPO’s debt on terms satisfactory to the XPO board of directors, and final approval by the XPO board of directors.

Source: XPO Logistics