Klarna’s stock jumps 15% in NYSE debut after pricing IPO above range

## Klarna’s IPO Soars: A Milestone for the Buy Now, Pay Later Giant

Klarna, the Swedish fintech known for its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, and the results were promising. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Strong Debut: Klarna’s shares rose 15% on their first day of trading, closing at $45.82.
• IPO Details: The company priced its IPO at $40 per share, raising $1.37 billion.
• Market Trends: The IPO is part of a trend of increasing interest in tech listings, with other companies like Circle and Figma also seeing successful debuts.
• Future Plans: Klarna is expanding into banking, with a debit card and deposit accounts in the U.S.
• Competition: Klarna competes with Affirm and Afterpay in the BNPL market.
• Regulatory Concerns: The company faces potential regulatory scrutiny, particularly in the U.K.
• Investor Returns: Long-time investors like Sequoia are seeing significant returns, while others, like SoftBank, have experienced a decline in their investment value.
• CEO’s Perspective: Klarna’s CEO views the IPO as a milestone, emphasizing the company’s continued growth and vision.

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