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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ken Sweet

Klarna reaches $15 billion valuation after major New York IPO

The New York Stock Exchange displayed Klarna’s signage on Wednesday - (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Klarna priced its long awaited initial public offering at $40 a share late Tuesday, valuing the Swedish buy now, pay later company at more than $15 billion.

The valuation easily makes Klarna one of the biggest IPOs so far in 2025, which has been one of the busier years for companies going public. The $40 share price came in above market expectations, which called for Klarna to price its shares between $35 and $37 each.

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