Klarna Tops $1 Billion Revenue as IPO Draws Class-Action Lawsuit

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Klarna generated $1.0 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, driven by rapid expansion of its buy-now-pay-later and merchant payment services. The company’s planned IPO is now facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it understated consumer credit losses and regulatory risks in its offering documents.

1. Revenue Milestone Achieved

Klarna reported $1.0 billion in revenue for the latest 12-month period, marking its strongest annual performance to date. Growth was fuelled by increased adoption of its buy-now-pay-later platform and expansion of merchant payment integrations across key European markets and North America.

2. Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges IPO

Investors initiated a class-action suit accusing Klarna of underplaying consumer credit losses and regulatory exposure in its IPO prospectus. The legal challenge could lead to delays in listing approval and potential financial penalties if courts determine the disclosures were insufficient.

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