A Stop-Start Journey to Wall Street
Klarna’s IPO path has been anything but smooth. The company first filed confidentially in November, followed by a formal filing in March. But turbulence struck in April when Trump’s tariff declaration rattled global markets, forcing Klarna to hit pause.
Now, with markets regaining momentum, Klarna is targeting the week of Sept. 8 to price its offering and will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KLAR.
Advisors Behind the Scenes
The transaction has heavyweight legal muscle on both sides. Davis Polk’s team advising Klarna includes Byron Rooney, Reuven Young, and Daniel Gibbons. On the underwriters’ side, Latham & Watkins fields a team led by Marc Jaffe, Alison Haggerty, and Jennifer Gascoyne.
IPO Wave Builds Momentum
Klarna’s return to the public stage comes amid a flurry of IPO activity this fall. Alongside its filing, other players — from blockchain lender Figure to crypto platform Gemini, Legence systems services, and Black Rock Coffee — also announced debut plans.
For Klarna, this IPO marks not just a listing but a comeback story, signaling resilience in a sector tested by volatility and politics. If successful, it could reaffirm investor appetite for fintech giants navigating global uncertainty.
