XPO Logistics, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by XPO Logistics, Inc. on November 15, 2013. The filing serves to disclose material events and investor communications occurring on that date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are referenced as being available in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, but are not included in this document.
Material Changes and Events
- Acquisition: The Company announced the acquisition of all ownership interests of Optima Service Solutions, LLC ("Optima"). Optima is described as a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States.
- Investor Communications: The Company released a slide presentation and corresponding script intended for future investor presentations.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes an investor presentation and script (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) which may contain outlook information, though the specific content of these exhibits is not detailed in the text of this report. The filing explicitly states that the information furnished in Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically stated.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the financial impact and purchase price of the Optima Service Solutions, LLC acquisition in subsequent filings.
- Review the attached Investor Presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and Script (Exhibit 99.2) for specific strategic outlooks and forward-looking statements.
- Consult the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, for the most recent audited financial data.
- Note that the investor presentation materials are not legally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.