Saturday, 28 March, 2026
Xero Acquires Melio for $2.5B to Deepen U.S. Small Business Segment
By Isha
New Zealand-based Xero is acquiring U.S. payments platform Melio for $2.5 billion in cash and equity (up to $3 billion including earn-outs). The deal complements Xero’s accounting software with Melio’s accounts payable/receivable toolkit and expands its U.S. footprint, currently just 7% of sales. The move aims to double revenue by 2028, funded via institutional placement, equity issuance, debt, and cash, signaling a strategic push into SME payments and cash-flow tools.
Read full story at Economic Times