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XPO, Inc. is a leading provider of freight transportation services, specializing in the efficient movement of goods through supply chains in North America and Europe. The company leverages proprietary technology to deliver high-quality logistics solutions, focusing on less-than-truckload (LTL) freight and European transportation services. XPO operates a vast network of service centers and employs advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of its diverse customer base.
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North American Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) - Operates one of the largest LTL networks in North America, providing day-definite domestic services to nearly all U.S. zip codes and cross-border services to Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. Includes in-house trailer manufacturing and truck driver training capabilities.
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European Transportation - Offers freight transportation services across Europe, complementing the company's North American operations and supporting global supply chain needs.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Christopher Brown Executive | Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) | None | No detailed bio available in the documents, but currently serves as Principal Accounting Officer. | |
David Bates Executive | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | None | Joined XPO in 2023, oversees North American LTL operations, previously SVP at Old Dominion Freight Line. | |
Kyle Wismans Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | None | Joined XPO in 2019, previously SVP of Financial Planning and Analysis, contributed to GXO and RXO spin-offs. | |
Mario Harik Executive | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | None | Joined XPO in 2011, previously CIO and President of North America LTL, led the RXO spin-off and LTL 2.0 strategy. | View Report → |
Wendy Cassity Executive | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | None | Joined XPO in 2023, leads legal and compliance functions, previously CLO at Nuance Communications and Zayo Group. | |
Allison Landry Board | Vice Chair of the Board | None | Joined XPO's board in 2021, brings over 15 years of transportation sector experience, provides investor perspective and strategic guidance. | |
Bella Allaire Board | Director | EVP of Technology and Operations at Raymond James Financial | Joined XPO's board in 2022, brings deep technical knowledge and operational expertise from leadership roles at Raymond James, UBS, and Prudential Securities. | |
Brad Jacobs Board | Executive Chairman of the Board | Non-Executive Chairman of GXO Logistics, Non-Executive Chairman of RXO, Chairman & CEO of QXO | Founder of XPO, led its transformation into a global leader in transportation and logistics, and spearheaded spin-offs of GXO and RXO. | |
Irene Moshouris Board | Director | Director at Summit Materials, Inc. | Joined XPO's board in 2022, former SVP and Treasurer at United Rentals, brings financial and international business expertise. | |
J. Wes Frye Board | Director | None | Joined XPO's board in 2023, former CFO of Old Dominion Freight Line, recognized for financial leadership and operational excellence in the LTL industry. | |
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. Board | Lead Independent Director | President & CEO of SHRM, Board Member at Guild Education and iCIMS, Trustee at University of Miami | Joined XPO's board in 2021, provides governance expertise, leads independent director sessions, and engages in stockholder outreach. | |
Michael Jesselson Board | Director | President & CEO of Jesselson Capital Corporation, Chairman of Bar Ilan University, Director at C-III Capital Partners and Clarity Capital | Joined XPO's board in 2011, provides governance and investment expertise, previously served as Lead Independent Director. |
- Despite your focus on growing the local customer base for higher margins, shipments per day and tonnage per day have declined year-over-year; what strategies are you implementing to reverse this volume decline while maintaining margin improvements?
- You expect a 150 basis point improvement in operating ratio despite a soft macro environment; what specific risks could prevent you from achieving this target, and how are you mitigating potential headwinds such as lower fuel surcharge revenue or increased competition?
- Given your significant investments resulting in 30% excess capacity during a soft freight market, how confident are you that demand will increase sufficiently to utilize this capacity, and what are the risks if the anticipated freight market recovery is delayed?
- As you aim to close the margin gap with industry leaders through yield improvements and shifts in revenue mix, how do you plan to manage potential pushback from customers or competitive pressures that could impact your ability to achieve above-market yield growth?
- In light of macroeconomic softness and currency headwinds in certain European markets like France, how are you adjusting your strategy to sustain profitability across the region, and what measures are you taking to mitigate these region-specific challenges?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Yellow Corporation | 2023 | XPO acquired 28 service centers from Yellow Corporation for $870 million in cash, executing the deal under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code with key assets including lease assumptions and additional contract rights; the acquisition supports XPO’s LTL 2.0 growth strategy and is expected to be EBITDA accretive. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for XPO.
- XPO, Inc. announced that its Board approved a share repurchase plan to buy back up to $750 million in common stock, replacing the previous plan with $503 million remaining.
- The repurchase plan is effective immediately and allows for share repurchases through various methods including 10b5-1 trading plans and open market purchases.
- The filing includes forward-looking statements that cite various risks and uncertainties which may affect future results.