Klarna, the buy-now-pay-later firm, is preparing for a public listing in New York, aiming for a valuation of at least $15 billion. However, the company is facing backlash from analysts who describe its recent business moves as 'a PR trick' and 'an expensive press release.' This criticism comes amid a turbulent market environment that has negatively impacted the valuations of other companies in the fintech sector. Despite the challenges, Klarna is navigating a thin pipeline toward its listing, with discussions among industry experts highlighting its prospects in light of recent disappointing offerings in the market.
🔊 The buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna is trying to list for at least $15 billion in New York. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, @Breakingviews columnists debate its prospects https://t.co/oiY2hU8P6l @JMAGuilford and @aimeedonnellan @KarenKKwok @stephengandel https://t.co/qxjd4nNqdZ
🔊 Klarna is navigating a still-thin pipeline toward a listing. Despite a high-tech sheen, it's less tied to the big themes of the moment than recent disappointing offerings. @Breakingviews columnists debate its prospects in the Viewsroom podcast https://t.co/rqbbdb9O7S
🔊 Klarna is pushing through a still-thin pipeline toward a listing. Despite a high-tech sheen, it’s less tied to the big themes of the moment than recent disappointing offerings. In this Viewsroom podcast, @Breakingviews columnists debate its prospects https://t.co/KJLL6aIEtP