Klarna Files for US IPO Amid Valuation Recovery

The Swedish fintech giant aims for a public listing following a significant valuation rebound and strategic expansion in the US market.

Klarna has confidentially submitted draft registration documents to the US SEC for an initial public offering.
The company's valuation, once at $45.6 billion, had dropped to $6.7 billion but has recently climbed back to $14.6 billion.
The IPO is expected to occur after the SEC's review, with timing subject to market conditions.
Klarna's decision to list in the US aligns with its focus on expanding its presence in the American market.
The firm is also exploring diversification beyond its core buy-now, pay-later services, including potential stock trading features.