Klarna debuts on the NYSE as KLAR

Now everyone can own a piece of the next generation of personal finance

New York, NY, September 10, 2025 - Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is officially live on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “KLAR.”

CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski marked the occasion by livestreaming the bell-ringing ceremony on Instagram Live and X, sharing the moment with employees, partners, merchants, customers, and investors who have all contributed to Klarna’s success. Together, they celebrated this milestone, now everyone can own a piece of the next generation of personal finance.

Sebastian Siemiatkowski also reflected on Klarna’s journey and what this means for the company’s future in an internal message thanking all employees, shared below:

Hey everyone, Sebastian here. I’ve got to be honest—this moment feels surreal. This week, as we ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange and take Klarna public, we’re also reflecting on a huge milestone: Klarna turned 20 earlier this year. Twenty years! And I can’t stand here—or sit here, wherever I am right now—without saying thank you. Thank you to every single one of you.

When we started Klarna back in 2005, it was just a wild idea—me, Niklas, and Victor, fumbling around, trying to make shopping and payments smoother for people. We got rejected left and right, laughed at more times than I can count. But we kept going. And you know why we’re here today? Because of you. Every line of code you’ve written, every customer you’ve helped, every late night you’ve pulled, every bold idea you’ve fought for—it’s all led to this.

Going public in New York is huge. It’s not just a milestone; it’s a statement. It’s proof that a bunch of stubborn dreamers from Stockholm can take on the world—and win. But this isn’t the finish line. It’s fuel. Fuel for us to keep disrupting, keep innovating, and keep making life easier for millions of people out there. And I know we can do it because I’ve seen what you’re capable of.

I think about the early days a lot—how we scraped by, how we bet everything on this vision. But then I look at us now: thousands of brilliant people across the globe, a company that’s changed how people shop and pay, and a team that doesn’t back down from a challenge. You’ve made Klarna what it is. You’ve taken that scrappy startup spirit and turned it into something unstoppable.

So, as we celebrate this IPO, I want you to feel proud. Proud of what we’ve built together. Proud of the risks we’ve taken, the fights we’ve won, and even the mistakes we’ve learned from. This week isn’t just about a stock ticker or a bell ringing—it’s about you, the heart and soul of Klarna.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for believing in this, for pouring your talent and passion into it, and for sticking with us through the ups and downs. We’re just getting started, and I can’t wait to see what we do next—together.

So, let’s celebrate this moment. You’ve earned it. Tack så mycket—thank you so much.

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