RXO, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 9, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 9, 2026
RXO$27.60-1.0%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-27.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-09.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
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Current report
Results of Operations
Current report
Goodwill impairment in 2025 was $12 million and was driven by the impairment of our ground and air express reporting unit resulting from our annual goodwill assessment.
Current report
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $565 million committed under the Revolver, net of outstanding borrowings. As of December 31, 2025, the Company's available borrowing capacity under the Revolver, after giving effect to the financial covenants described above, was $202 million.
Current report
ABL Facility
Current report
On February 5, 2026, we entered into an asset-based five-year revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) in an amount of up to $450 million, with $100 million available for the issuance of letters of credit. Proceeds from loans under the ABL Facility were used to repay and terminate the existing Revolver. Loans under the ABL Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s election: (i) a base rate plus an applicable margin or (ii) an adjusted term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus an applicable margin; interest is payable quarterly. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on any unused commitment, based on pricing levels set forth in the agreement.
Current report
The ABL Facility contains customary representations and warranties, events of default and financial, affirmative and negative covenants for facilities of this type, including, but not limited to, financial covenants relating to a fixed charge coverage ratio, a minimum liquidity requirement and a minimum excess availability requirement, and restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments and acquisitions, asset dispositions, specified agreements, restricted payments and prepayment of certain indebtedness.
Current report
Total assets decreased by $137 million from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025, primarily due to (i) an $18 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents, as described in the Cash Flow Activity section below, (ii) a $46 million decrease in identifiable intangible assets as a result of amortization and (iii) a $38 million decrease in operating lease assets primarily as a result of amortization. Total liabilities decreased by $66 million from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025, primarily due to (i) a $30 million decrease in short-term and long-term operating lease liabilities as a result of lease payments and (ii) a $37 million decrease in deferred tax liabilities. These decreases were partially offset by a $36 million increase in long-term debt and obligations under finance leases.
Current report
As of November 30, 2025, our Managed Solutions reporting unit had $116 million in goodwill and the excess of its estimated fair value over carrying value was 9%. Should our estimates change based on Managed Solutions’ operating results, market conditions, long-term growth projections or other assumptions underlying our forecast, including changes to the discount rate, the Managed Solutions reporting unit may become subject to goodwill impairment in future periods.
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Previous report
The Separation
Previous report
On November 1, 2022, we completed the separation from XPO, which we refer to as the Separation. The Separation was accomplished by the distribution of 100 percent of the outstanding common stock of RXO to XPO stockholders as of the close of business on October 20, 2022, the record date for the distribution. XPO stockholders received one share of RXO common stock for every share of XPO common stock held at the close of business on the record date. On November 1, 2022, RXO became a standalone publicly-traded company.
Previous report
Prior to the Separation, the Company’s financial statements were prepared on a standalone combined basis and were derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of XPO (the “historical financial statements”). On November 1, 2022, the Company became a standalone publicly traded company, and its financial statements post-Separation are prepared on a consolidated basis. The combined financial statements for all periods presented prior to the Separation are now also referred to as “consolidated financial statements,” and have been prepared under the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
Previous report
Prior to the Separation, the historical results of operations included allocations of XPO costs and expenses including XPO’s corporate function which incurred a variety of expenses including, but not limited to, information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and sales operations, procurement, executive services, legal, corporate finance and communications. An allocation of these expenses is included to burden all business units comprising XPO’s historical results of operations, including RXO. The charges reflected have either been specifically identified or allocated using drivers including proportionally adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which includes adjustments for transaction and integration costs, as well as restructuring costs and other adjustments, or headcount. The Company believes the assumptions regarding allocations of XPO corporate expenses are reasonable. Nevertheless, the consolidated financial statements may not reflect the results of operations, cash flows and financial position had the Company been a standalone entity during the periods presented. The majority of these allocated costs are recorded within SG&A; Depreciation and amortization expense; Transaction and integration costs; and Restructuring costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. All charges and allocations for facilities, functions and services performed by XPO organizations have been deemed settled in cash by RXO to XPO in the year in which the cost was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Previous report
For the periods ended before the Separation, XPO investment represents XPO’s historical investment in RXO and includes the net effects of transactions with and allocations from XPO as well as RXO’s accumulated earnings. Certain transactions between RXO and XPO, including XPO’s non-RXO subsidiaries, have been included in these consolidated financial statements, and are considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction is recorded. The total net effect of the cash settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity as XPO investment. The components of the net transfers to and from XPO include certain costs allocated from XPO’s corporate functions, income tax expense, certain cash receipts and payments made on behalf of RXO and general financing activities.
Previous report
For the periods ended before the Separation, the Company was a member of the XPO consolidated group, and its U.S. taxable income was included in XPO’s consolidated U.S. federal income tax return as well as in the tax returns filed by XPO with certain state and local taxing jurisdictions. For the periods ended after the Separation, the Company will file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return as well as certain state and local income tax returns.
Previous report
Total assets and liabilities increased from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024, primarily due to the acquisition of Coyote. Refer to Note 3 — Acquisition for additional information related to assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
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Our managed transportation service provides asset-light solutions for shippers who outsource their freight transportation to gain reliability, visibility and cost savings. The service uses proprietary technology to enhance our revenue synergy, with cross-selling to truck brokerage and last mile. Our managed transportation offering includes bespoke load planning and procurement, complex solutions tailored to specific challenges, performance monitoring, engineering and data analytics, among other services. Our control tower solution leverages the expertise of a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement, and digital, door-to-door visibility into order status and freight in transit. In addition, we offer technology-enabled managed expedite services that automate transportation procurement for time-critical freight moved by road and air charter carriers. We also offer freight forwarding services, including facilitation of ocean and air transportation, customs brokerage and additional domestic services.
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Our managed transportation service provides asset-light solutions for shippers who outsource their freight transportation to gain reliability, visibility and cost savings. The service uses proprietary technology to enhance our revenue synergy, with cross-selling to truck brokerage and last mile. Our managed transportation offering includes bespoke load planning and procurement, complex solutions tailored to specific challenges, performance monitoring, engineering and data analytics, among other services. Our control tower solution leverages the expertise of a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement, and digital, door-to-door visibility into order status and freight in transit. In addition, we offer technology-enabled managed expedite services that automate transportation procurement for time-critical freight moved by road and air charter carriers. We also offer freight forwarding services, including facilitation of ocean and air transportation, customs brokerage and additional domestic services including middle mile.
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Our last mile offering is an asset-light service that facilitates consumer deliveries performed by highly qualified third-party contractors. We are the largest provider of outsourced last mile transportation for heavy goods in the United States, positioned within 125 miles of the vast majority of the U.S. population and serving a customer base of omnichannel and e-commerce retailers and direct-to-consumer manufacturers.
Current wording
Our last mile offering is an asset-light service that facilitates consumer deliveries performed by highly qualified third-party contractors. We are the largest provider of outsourced last mile transportation for heavy goods in the U.S., positioned within 125 miles of the vast majority of the U.S. population and serving a customer base of omnichannel and e-commerce retailers and direct-to-consumer manufacturers.
Previous wording
On the acquisition date, the Company acquired Coyote from UPS and certain subsidiaries of UPS. We acquired Coyote for $1.038 billion in cash, subject to certain additional customary adjustments. The purchase price was subsequently increased by $10 million for working capital and other post-closing adjustments totaling $10 million, which was paid in the first quarter of 2025. Refer to Note 3 — Acquisition to the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for disclosures regarding the Company’s acquisition of Coyote.
Current wording
On September 16, 2024, the Company acquired Coyote from UPS and certain subsidiaries of UPS. We acquired Coyote for $1.038 billion in cash, subject to certain additional customary adjustments. The purchase price was subsequently increased by $10 million for working capital and other post-closing adjustments, which was paid in the first quarter of 2025. Refer to Note 3 — Acquisition to the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for disclosures regarding the Company’s acquisition of Coyote.
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As a leading provider of freight transportation services, our business can be impacted to varying degrees by factors beyond our control. The impact of macroeconomic conditions, including but not limited to, prolonged inflation, higher interest rates and capital costs, exchange rate volatility, increased shipping costs, labor disputes, reduced discretionary consuming spending, increased tariffs and international conflicts, could negatively impact our financial results. We continue to monitor the evolving macroeconomic environment and the impact to our business. For further discussion of potential impacts of these macroeconomic effects on our business, refer to Item 1 A —Risk Factors.
Current wording
As a leading provider of freight transportation services, our business can be impacted to varying degrees by factors beyond our control. The impact of macroeconomic conditions, including but not limited to, prolonged inflation, higher interest rates and capital costs, exchange rate volatility, increased shipping costs, labor disputes, reduced discretionary consuming spending, increased tariffs and international conflicts, could negatively impact our financial results. We continue to monitor the evolving macroeconomic environment and the impact to our business. For further discussion of potential impacts of these macroeconomic effects on our business, refer to Item 1A — Risk Factors.
Previous wording
Economic inflation can have a negative impact on our operating costs, and any economic recession could depress activity levels and adversely affect our results of operations. A prolonged period of inflation could cause interest rates, fuel, wages and other costs to continue to increase, which would adversely affect our results of operations unless our pricing to our customers correspondingly increases. Generally, inflationary increases in labor and operating costs related to our operations have historically been offset through price increases. However, the pricing environment generally becomes more competitive during economic downturns, which may, as it has in the past, affect our ability to obtain price increases from customers both during and following such periods.
Current wording
Economic inflation can have a negative impact on our operating costs, and any economic recession could depress activity levels and adversely affect our results of operations. A prolonged period of inflation could cause interest rates, fuel, wages and other costs to increase, which would adversely affect our results of operations unless our pricing to our customers correspondingly increases. Generally, inflationary increases in labor and operating costs related to our operations have historically been offset through price increases. However, the pricing environment generally becomes more competitive during economic downturns, which may, as it has in the past, affect our ability to obtain price increases from customers both during and following such periods.
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Sales, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”), including the allocated costs of XPO prior to the Separation, primarily consists of salaries and commissions for the sales function; salary and benefit costs for executive and certain administration functions; third-party professional fees; facility costs; bad debt expense; and legal costs.
Current wording
Sales, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) primarily consists of salaries and commissions for the sales function; salary and benefit costs for executive and certain administration functions; third-party professional fees; facility costs; bad debt expense; and legal costs.
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The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RXO, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries. The Company has eliminated intercompany accounts and transactions.
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The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of RXO, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Previous wording
Revenue increased by 15.9% to $4.6 billion in 2024, compared with $3.9 billion in 2023. The year-over-year increase in revenue was driven primarily by a $796 million increase in revenue as a result of the Coyote acquisition in our truck brokerage business. This was partially offset by (i) a $125 million decrease in legacy RXO truck brokerage revenue, driven primarily by a 7% decrease in revenue per load, which was impacted by a combination of fuel prices, freight mix and transportation market rates, partially offset by a 1% increase in legacy RXO load volume and (ii) a $90 million decrease in revenue in our managed transportation business, driven primarily by a decrease in ocean and expedite air rates and volume.
Current wording
Revenue increased by 26.2% to $5.7 billion in 2025, compared with $4.6 billion in 2024. The year-over-year increase in revenue in 2025 was driven by (i) a $1.2 billion increase in truck brokerage revenue, primarily as a result of the Coyote acquisition and (ii) a $141 million increase in last mile revenue, primarily as a result of a 13% increase in volume. This was partially offset by a $51 million decrease in revenue in our managed transportation business, driven primarily by a decrease in automotive expedite volume.
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Cost of transportation and services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) in 2024 was $3.6 billion, or 78.4% of revenue, compared with $3.0 billion, or 75.6% of revenue in 2023. The year-over-year increase as a percentage of revenue in 2024 was driven primarily by (i) a 1.6 percentage point increase in truck brokerage cost of transportation and services as a percentage of revenue, as lower freight rates were not fully offset by corresponding reductions in cost of purchased transportation, and (ii) a 0.5 percentage point increase in last mile cost of transportation and services as a percentage of revenue as a result of freight mix changes.
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Cost of transportation and services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) in 2025 was $4.6 billion, or 80.3% of revenue, compared with $3.6 billion, or 78.4% of revenue in 2024. The $1.0 billion increase is primarily attributable to a full year of Coyote activity in 2025. The year-over-year increase as a percentage of revenue during 2025 was driven primarily by (i) a 0.5 percentage point increase in truck brokerage cost of transportation and services as a percentage of revenue as the market tightened during 2025, with capacity rapidly exiting in certain regions driven primarily by regulatory changes and enforcement, which caused buy rates to increase faster than our contractual sell rates and (ii) a 2.7 percentage point increase in last mile cost of transportation and services as a percentage of revenue as a result of freight mix changes.
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Direct operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) of $202 million in 2024 decreased $33 million, or 14.0%, compared with $235 million in 2023. As a percentage of revenue, direct operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) decreased to 4.4% in 2024 compared to 6.0% in 2023 due to cost reduction initiatives.
Current wording
Direct operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) of $190 million in 2025 decreased $12 million, or 5.9%, from $202 million in 2024. As a percentage of revenue, direct operating expense (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) decreased to 3.3% in 2025 compared to 4.4% in 2024 driven primarily by cost reduction initiatives and improved leverage as a result of increased scale due to the Coyote acquisition.
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SG&A of $666 million in 2024 increased $75 million, or 12.7%, from $591 million in 2023, primarily due to the Coyote acquisition. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A decreased to 14.6% in 2024 compared with 15.0% in 2023 driven primarily by cost savings from restructuring actions executed in 2024.
Current wording
SG&A of $832 million in 2025 increased $166 million, or 24.9%, from $666 million in 2024, primarily attributable to a full year of Coyote activity in 2025. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A decreased to 14.5% in 2025 compared with 14.6% in 2024 driven primarily by improved leverage as a result of increased scale due to the Coyote acquisition, as well as cost savings from restructuring actions.
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Depreciation and amortization expense in 2024 was $87 million, compared with $67 million in 2023. Depreciation and amortization expense for 2024 included $19 million as a result of the Coyote acquisition.
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Depreciation and amortization expense in 2025 was $116 million, compared with $87 million in 2024. Depreciation and amortization expense for 2025 included an increase of $28 million attributable to a full year of Coyote activity in 2025.
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Transaction and integration costs in 2024 and 2023 were $53 million and $12 million, respectively. Transaction and integration costs for 2024 included $49 million as a result of the Coyote acquisition. Transaction and integration costs for 2023 primarily comprised spin-off related costs.
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Transaction and integration costs in 2025 were $22 million, compared with $53 million in 2024. Transaction and integration costs for 2025 and 2024 included $19 million and $49 million, respectively, attributable to the Coyote acquisition.
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Restructuring costs in 2024 and 2023 were $33 million and $16 million, respectively, and primarily comprised severance and operating lease impairment costs.
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Restructuring costs in 2025 and 2024 were $38 million and $33 million, respectively, and primarily comprised severance costs and operating lease impairments.
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Other expense in 2024 includes a one-time charge of $216 million representing a deemed non-pro rata distribution in connection with the private placement common stock issuance completed in August 2024, based on the difference between the issuance price and the closing market price of common stock on August 12, 2024, the effective date of the private placement.
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Other expense in 2024 included a one-time charge of $216 million representing a deemed non-pro rata distribution in connection with the private placement common stock issuance completed in August 2024.
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Our effective income tax rates were 4.6% and (13.0)% for 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our effective tax rate for 2024 differs from the U.S. corporate income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the effect of large non-deductible tax items associated with the Coyote acquisition and related common stock issuances. Our effective tax rate for 2023 differs from the U.S. corporate income tax rate of 21% primarily due to a discrete tax benefit of $2 million from changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions.
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Our effective income tax rates were 13.3% and 4.6% for 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our effective tax rate for 2025 differs from the U.S. corporate income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the effect of non-deductible expenses when experiencing a pre-tax loss. Our effective tax rate for 2024 differs from the U.S. corporate income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the effect of large non-deductible tax items associated with the Coyote acquisition and related common stock issuances.
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Our ability to fund our operations and anticipated capital needs are reliant upon the generation of cash from operations, supplemented as necessary by utilization of our revolving credit facilities. Our principal uses of cash in the future will be primarily to fund our operations, working capital needs, capital expenditures, repayment of borrowings, share repurchases and strategic business development transactions. The timing and magnitude of our growth and working capital needs can vary and may positively or negatively impact our cash flows.
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Our ability to fund our operations and anticipated capital needs are reliant upon the generation of cash from operations, supplemented as necessary by utilization of our revolving credit facility. Our principal uses of cash in the future will be primarily to fund our operations, working capital needs, capital expenditures, repayment of borrowings, share repurchases and strategic business development transactions. The timing and magnitude of our growth and working capital needs can vary and may positively or negatively impact our cash flows.
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On October 18, 2022, we entered into a five-year, $500 million, unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) with $50 million available for the issuance of letters of credit. Loans under the Revolver bear interest at a fluctuating rate plus an applicable margin based on the Company's credit ratings. There were no amounts outstanding under the Revolver as of December 31, 2024.
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On October 18, 2022, we entered into a five-year, $500 million unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) with $50 million available for the issuance of letters of credit. Loans under the Revolver bear interest at a fluctuating rate plus an applicable margin based on the Company's credit ratings. There was $35 million outstanding under the Revolver as of December 31, 2025.
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We also have a non-U.S. revolving credit facility with a maximum commitment of approximately $14 million. This facility has a one-year term and we had $14 million outstanding as of December 31, 2024 classified as short-term debt.
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We also have a non-U.S. revolving credit facility with a maximum commitment of approximately $17 million. This facility has a one-year term and we had $15 million outstanding as of December 31, 2025 classified as short-term debt.
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The following table summarizes our asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
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Our asset and liability balances are summarized as follows:
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Net cash used in operating activities for 2024 decreased by $101 million compared with 2023. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was due primarily to the decrease in net income between periods and changes in working capital. The $294 million decrease in net income was driven primarily by higher non-cash adjustments including a $216 million deemed non-pro rata distribution and increased depreciation and amortization expense related to the Coyote acquisition.
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Net cash provided by operating activities in 2025 was $51 million compared with $12 million used in 2024. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to higher income and changes in working capital.
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Investing activities used $1,064 million of cash in 2024 compared with $66 million of cash used in 2023. The primary uses of cash in 2024 were (i) $1,019 million for the acquisition of Coyote, net of cash acquired, and (ii) $45 million to purchase property and equipment. The primary use of cash in 2023 was to purchase property and equipment.
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Net cash used in investing activities in 2025 was $71 million compared with $1.1 billion used in 2024. The primary uses of cash in 2025 were (i) $59 million for purchases of property and equipment and (ii) $10 million paid related to the Coyote acquisition for working capital and post-closing adjustments. The primary uses of cash in 2024 were (i) $1.0 billion for the acquisition of Coyote, net of cash acquired, and (ii) $45 million for purchases of property and equipment.
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Financing activities provided $1,108 million of cash in 2024 compared with using $117 million of cash in 2023. The primary source of cash from financing activities in 2024 was $1,095 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock. The primary uses of cash from financing activities in 2023 were (i) $104 million for debt and finance lease repayments, driven primarily by the payoff of the $100 million term loan facility and (ii) $14 million for payments of tax withholdings related to vesting of stock compensation awards.
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Net cash provided by financing activities in 2025 was $1 million compared with $1.1 billion in 2024. The primary source of cash in 2025 was $33 million in net proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities, partially offset by $19 million in payments for tax withholdings primarily attributable to the vesting of stock compensation awards held by non-RXO employees at the spin which are now substantially complete. The primary source of cash from financing activities in 2024 was $1.1 billion in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock.
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We lease certain facilities and equipment under non-cancellable operating and finance lease arrangements. As of December 31, 2024, our outstanding discounted obligations under operating and finance leases were $296 million and $4 million, respectively. See Note 8 — Leases to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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We lease certain facilities and equipment under non-cancellable operating and finance lease arrangements. As of December 31, 2025, our outstanding discounted obligations under operating and finance leases were $266 million and $3 million, respectively. See Note 8 — Leases to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had no amounts outstanding under the Revolver. Interest on any outstanding borrowings is payable monthly or quarterly, depending on RXO’s upfront election. Borrowings under the Revolver are payable, at our option, at any time prior to or at maturity on September 16, 2029. We also have a non-U.S. revolving credit facility with a maximum commitment of approximately $14 million. This facility has a one-year term and we had $14 million outstanding as of December 31, 2024 classified as short-term debt. See Note 10 — Debt to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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As of December 31, 2025, we had $35 million outstanding under the Revolver. Interest on any outstanding borrowings is payable monthly or quarterly, depending on RXO’s upfront election. Borrowings under the Revolver are payable, at our option, at any time prior to or at maturity on September 16, 2029. We also have a non-U.S. revolving credit facility with a maximum commitment of approximately $17 million. This facility has a one-year term and we had $15 million outstanding as of December 31, 2025 classified as short-term debt. See Note 10 — Debt to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. A summary of our significant accounting policies is contained in Note 2 — Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements. The methods, assumptions, and estimates that we use in applying our accounting policies may require us to apply judgments regarding matters that are inherently uncertain and may change based on changing circumstances or changes in our analysis. Material changes in these assumptions, estimates and/or judgments have the potential to materially alter our results of operations. We have identified below our accounting policies that we believe could potentially produce materially different results if we were to change underlying assumptions, estimates and/or judgments. Although actual results may differ from estimated results, we believe the estimates are reasonable and appropriate.
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We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). A summary of our significant accounting policies is contained in Note 2 — Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements. The methods, assumptions, and estimates that we use in applying our accounting policies may require us to apply judgments regarding matters that are inherently uncertain and may change based on changing circumstances or changes in our analysis. Material changes in these assumptions, estimates and/or judgments have the potential to materially alter our results of operations. We have identified below our accounting policies that we believe could potentially produce materially different results if we were to change underlying assumptions, estimates and/or judgments. Although actual results may differ from estimated results, we believe the estimates are reasonable and appropriate.
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For our 2024 goodwill assessment, we performed a quantitative analysis for our reporting units using a combination of the income and market approaches. As of November 30, 2024, we completed our annual impairment tests for goodwill with all of our reporting units having fair values in excess of their carrying values, resulting in no impairment of goodwill.
Current wording
For our 2025 goodwill assessment, we performed a quantitative analysis for our reporting units using a combination of the income and market approaches. As of November 30, 2025, we completed our annual impairment tests for goodwill. During 2025, our ground and air express reporting unit experienced lower than anticipated operating results and changing market fundamentals, resulting in the decision to restructure the reporting unit. Based on the quantitative assessment performed in 2025, we recognized an impairment loss of $12 million to fully impair the goodwill of our ground and air express reporting unit as the discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the reporting unit were not sufficient to recover its carrying value. No impairments resulted for our remaining reporting units as their assessed fair values exceeded their carrying values.
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A quantitative goodwill impairment test, when performed, includes estimating the fair value of a reporting unit using an income approach and/or a market-based approach. The income approach of determining fair value is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, which requires us to make various judgmental assumptions, including assumptions about the timing and amount of future cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. The discount rates reflect management’s judgment and are based on a risk adjusted weighted-average cost of capital utilizing industry market data of businesses similar to the reporting units. Inherent in our preparation of cash flow projections are assumptions and estimates derived from a review of our operating results, business plans, expected growth rates, cost of capital and tax rates. Our forecasts also reflect expectations concerning future economic conditions, interest rates and other market data. The market approach of determining fair value is based on comparable market multiples for companies engaged in similar businesses, as well as recent transactions within our industry. We believe our approach, which utilizes multiple valuation techniques, yields the most appropriate evidence of fair value.
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A quantitative goodwill impairment test, when performed, includes estimating the fair value of a reporting unit using an income approach and/or a market-based approach. The income approach of determining fair value is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, which requires us to make various assumptions, including assumptions about the timing and amount of future cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. The discount rates reflect management’s judgment and are based on a risk adjusted weighted-average cost of capital utilizing industry market data of businesses similar to the reporting units. Inherent in our preparation of cash flow projections are assumptions and estimates derived from a review of our operating results, business plans, expected growth rates, cost of capital and tax rates. Our forecasts also reflect expectations concerning future economic conditions, interest rates and other market data. The market approach of determining fair value is based on comparable market multiples for companies engaged in similar businesses, as well as recent transactions within our industry. We believe our approach, which utilizes multiple valuation techniques, yields the most appropriate evidence of fair value.
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We participate in a combination of self-insurance programs and purchased insurance that are managed to provide for the costs of medical, casualty, liability, vehicular, cargo, workers’ compensation, cyber risk and property claims. Insurance coverage levels are adjusted annually based on risk tolerance and premium expense.
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We participate in a combination of self-insurance programs, partially through our wholly-owned captive insurance company, and purchased insurance that are managed to provide for the costs of medical, casualty, liability, vehicular, cargo, workers’ compensation, cyber risk and property claims. Insurance coverage levels are adjusted annually based on risk tolerance and premium expense.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Refer to Note 10 — Debt to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.