---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-031280"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GXO"
cik: "0001852244"
company_name: "GXO Logistics, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-03-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-05T02:56:45.571001+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GXO switches to scheme of arrangement for Wincanton acquisition at 605p/share; CMA CGM offer lapses

## Summary
- GXO elected to implement its cash acquisition of Wincanton (605p/share) via a scheme of arrangement instead of a takeover offer.
- CMA CGM will not raise its 480p offer or switch to a takeover; its offer will lapse, clearing path for GXO.
- Wincanton shareholders representing 34.0% of shares gave irrevocable undertakings to support the GXO scheme.
- Scheme expected to become effective in mid-Q2 2024; subject to court and shareholder approvals.
- CMA CGM offer shareholder meetings scheduled for March 13 will be indefinitely adjourned.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-031280
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GXO
- cik: 0001852244
- company_name: GXO Logistics, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-03-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1852244/000110465924031280/0001104659-24-031280-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1852244/000110465924031280/tm248046d1_8k.htm

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