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M&A Activity · Oceania

Xero completed Melio acquisition and consolidated results into FY26 financials. Revenue grew 31% to $2.753B (organic 21%). US revenue surged 240% YoY to $332M. Melio integration creating margin pressure but core platform showing strong operating leverage with 83% of employees using AI, reducing engineering timelines from 6 months to 10 weeks.

M&A Activity · Oceania

me&u merged with Mr Yum, post-merger integration complete and now profitable

Partnership · Oceania

Foxtel announced a record $5.3 billion NRL (National Rugby League) rights deal and is covering the lion's share of the agreement. Price increases announced 10 days after the deal.

Restructuring · Oceania

Immutable pivoted from Web3 gaming to AI-powered marketing technology for game publishers, cutting 29 roles from its game development teams (Elderym studio). The company is outsourcing Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians operations to a third-party provider while maintaining a small internal games team and focusing on its Immutable Audience AI growth platform.

Strategic Hiring · Oceania

MYOB CEO Paul Robson highlights business succession planning challenges for baby boomer business owners (48% of ages 62-80 plan exit within 1-5 years). Indicates strategic focus on business succession and advisory services that will require specialized talent.

M&A Activity · EMEA

ANALYSIS | The U.S. blockade is hurting Iran's economy. Will it force Tehran to accept Trump's deal? | CBC News