GETTY IMAGES HOLDINGS INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) priced $628,400,000 of 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030, to be issued by Getty Images, Inc., with expected closing on or around October 21, 2025.

Proceeds will be deposited in escrow with a first‑priority security interest and, upon release, used to pay cash consideration to Shutterstock holders, refinance Shutterstock indebtedness, and pay fees and expenses in connection with the proposed merger of equals with Shutterstock. Notes are senior secured and jointly guaranteed on a first lien basis and were offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non‑U.S. persons under Regulation S.

The Notes include a special mandatory redemption if the merger is not consummated on or prior to October 6, 2026.

Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) reported early results of its Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation to swap outstanding 9.750% Senior Notes due 2027 for new 14.000% Senior Notes due 2028. As of 5:00 p.m. NY time on Oct 1, 2025, holders tendered $294,665,000, representing 98.22% of the $300,000,000 outstanding principal. The Issuer received the requisite consents and will execute a third supplemental indenture; the amendments become operative only if tendered Old Notes are accepted and paid. Total Consideration includes an Early Tender Premium of $50 per $1,000. Settlement and issuance of New Notes are expected on Oct 21, 2025. New Notes will be unregistered and offered only to QIBs and non-U.S. persons.

Getty Images (NYSE:GETY) announced a private offering of $628.4 million senior secured notes due 2030 in connection with its previously announced merger with Shutterstock. The notes will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and international investors under Regulation S.

The proceeds will be held in escrow and used to pay $350 million in fees and cash consideration to Shutterstock shareholders, with the remainder allocated for refinancing Shutterstock's debt and covering offering expenses. If the merger isn't completed by October 6, 2026, or if the merger agreement is terminated, the notes will be redeemed at 100% of the issue price plus accrued interest.

Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) has been announced as the Official Photographer of the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63), continuing their partnership with Film at Lincoln Center. The festival will run from September 26 to October 13, 2025.

Getty Images' award-winning entertainment photographers will exclusively capture and distribute imagery from red carpet premieres, photo calls, and filmmaker Q&As through GettyImages.com. The company has served as the festival's house photographer since 2015, with this marking the third year of their official partnership with Film at Lincoln Center.

Getty Images covers approximately 70,000 entertainment events annually, including major awards ceremonies, fashion weeks, and film festivals worldwide.

Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) has launched an exchange offer for its $300 million outstanding 9.750% Senior Notes due 2027. The company is offering to exchange these for new 14.000% Senior Notes due 2028. Eligible holders who tender notes before the Early Tender Time (October 1, 2025) will receive $1,000 in new notes per $1,000 of old notes, including a $50 Early Tender Premium.

The exchange offer requires 95% minimum participation and is part of Getty's pending merger with Shutterstock. Three largest noteholders, holding approximately 65% of outstanding notes, have indicated intent to participate. Shutterstock has waived the merger condition requiring Getty to refinance its debt maturities to 2028.

Getty Images (NYSE:GETY) has released new research through its iStock platform revealing significant trends in consumer environmental consciousness. The study shows that 69% of people globally feel climate change effects daily, with 73% actively avoiding negative environmental impact and 57% working to reduce their carbon footprint.

Key findings indicate that 6 in 10 consumers prefer spending money with value-aligned businesses, while 76% distrust generic "eco-friendly" labels. To help businesses connect with eco-conscious consumers, iStock provides five visual strategies: using real images over clichés, showing authentic moments, being specific in messaging, featuring people-centered content, and demonstrating consistent sustainability practices.

The research, conducted through Getty Images' VisualGPS platform between 2022-2024, surveyed over 5,300 adults across 25 countries, offering insights into evolving consumer preferences and sustainable business practices.

Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) has been reappointed as the Official Photographer of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), continuing their longstanding partnership. The 50th edition of TIFF will run from September 4-14, 2025.

Getty's award-winning photographers will have exclusive access to capture the festival's key events, including red carpet premieres, screenings, parties, the Tribute Gala, and "In Conversations With" programming. All images will be distributed through gettyimages.com, with a portion of proceeds from selected red carpet premieres supporting the Every Story fund, an initiative promoting diversity and inclusion in film.

Getty Images currently covers approximately 70,000 entertainment events annually, maintaining its position as a leading global visual content creator and marketplace.

iStock (NYSE:GETY) has released insights on how small and medium-sized businesses can leverage visual content for SEO optimization in an AI-driven landscape. According to their VisualGPS research platform, 60% of SMBs create and source their own content, while 74% of people globally use video content for learning and inspiration.

The company emphasizes the importance of traditional SEO practices while incorporating AI tools, recommending strategies such as proper image optimization, video content utilization, and alignment with generative engine optimization (GEO). Notably, 86% of consumers believe AI-generated content should be clearly labeled, highlighting the importance of transparency in content strategy.

Getty Images (NYSE:GETY) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $234.9 million, up 2.5% year-over-year. The company's Annual Subscription Revenue increased to 53.5% of total revenue, with subscription growth of 3.7%. However, Getty posted a net loss of $34.4 million compared to net income of $3.7 million in Q2'24, primarily due to foreign exchange losses and merger-related expenses.

Key performance metrics showed mixed results with total active annual subscribers increasing 13.8% to 321,000, while total purchasing customers decreased 4.4%. The company maintained strong liquidity with $260.3 million in total available funds. Getty Images reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and continues to progress toward its planned merger with Shutterstock, expected to close by year-end 2025.