Xero Agrees to Buy Melio in Deal Valued at $2.5 Billion
Dave Emerson, chief executive officer of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd., at the company's office in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Photographer: Brendon Thorne/BloombergHi there, it’s Keira here in Sydney. Here’s all the news you need to know to start your Wednesday morning...
Today’s must-reads:
• Xero buys Melio
• Virgin Australia CEO
• Calls to ban YouTube for kids
New Zealand-based software company Xero has agreed to buy Melio Payments for $2.5 billion in an effort to accelerate US revenue growth, confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg News.
Virgin Australia Chief Executive Officer Dave Emerson brushed away concerns the Middle East conflict will disrupt demand for travel. Emerson’s comments came as the Bain Capital-backed carrier finally completed a A$685 million initial public offering.