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Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) is a global creative platform and data-driven content company whose news flow reflects developments across digital content licensing, data and AI solutions, and corporate strategy. Company press releases and SEC filings highlight regular updates on financial performance, including quarterly and annual results that break out revenue between its Content and Data, Distribution, and Services product offerings, as well as key operating metrics such as subscribers, subscriber revenue and paid downloads.
News about Shutterstock also covers its evolution as a family of brands delivering scalable creative and GenAI solutions. Recent announcements describe a rebrand that emphasizes its role as an essential ingredient for businesses, creatives and brand leaders, along with new AI-powered offerings such as enterprise-focused generative AI tools and AI services for model training, fine-tuning and evaluation. These updates illustrate how the company combines a large collection of licensable assets with data and AI capabilities.
Investors and observers following SSTK news will see coverage of strategic initiatives, including acquisitions referenced in financial disclosures and the pending merger-of-equals transaction with Getty s Holdings, Inc. Company communications detail stockholder approval of the merger agreement, regulatory review processes such as the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s Phase 2 referral, and related milestones and conditions.
This news page aggregates such company-issued releases and related coverage, giving readers a single place to review Shutterstock’s reported financial results, product and brand announcements, AI and data licensing developments, and updates on the proposed merger. For those tracking SSTK, revisiting this page provides ongoing visibility into how the company presents its performance, strategic direction and corporate actions over time.
Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) has officially launched Shutterstock Studios, a new division that offers custom, high-quality content and production services. This initiative aims to enhance content creation for brands, providing a full range of services from storytelling to production. Headed by Aiden Darné, who brings extensive experience from Vice Media Group, the new studio leverages Shutterstock's network of over 1 million contributors to ensure cultural relevance and authenticity in the content produced. This launch is considered a significant milestone for the company's growth strategy.
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:SSTK) announced its 2021 Color Trends report, identifying three key colors for the upcoming year: Set Sail Champagne (#FAEBD7), Fortuna Gold (#DAA520), and Tidewater Green (#2F4F4F). The report highlights a shift towards optimistic hues that reflect hope and new opportunities as creatives respond to changing trends. The company serves nearly 2 million global customers, leveraging a vast library for content creation.
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) has launched an innovative Single Sign-On (SSO) integration designed for enterprise customers, marking a significant advancement among global content providers. This quick setup allows over 250,000 companies secure access to a library of over 350 million high-quality licensed images, videos, and music tracks. This integration aims to enhance productivity by reducing password fatigue, improving security, and decreasing accidental re-licensing costs by 10%. With support from leading identity solutions like Okta and Microsoft Azure AD, Shutterstock continues to address the evolving demands of remote work.
Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) announced the acquisition of assets from Amper Music, an AI-driven music platform. This acquisition enhances Shutterstock's AI capabilities, particularly in content search and music discovery for its users. Amper's technology will improve customer experience and editing tools, with all employees from Amper joining Shutterstock. The deal aligns with Shutterstock's mission to innovate and expand its offerings, allowing users to create customized music efficiently. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.
Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) announced its Q3 2020 financial results, reporting a 4% revenue increase to $165.2 million compared to Q3 2019. The company achieved net income of $22.6 million, up from $4.9 million the previous year, driven by improved margins and lower expenses. Subscriber count rose 39% to 255,000, with subscriber revenue increasing by 12% to $67.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA soared 120% to $47.4 million. Cash and cash equivalents reached $383.1 million, indicating a robust liquidity position. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share has been declared for December 2020.
Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) has launched a new premium service, Editorial Video, featuring over 250,000 video clips from partners like Critical Past and Viral Hog. This service meets the growing demand for video content, anticipated to dominate digital consumption by 2022. It enhances Shutterstock's existing collection of over 340 million images and 19 million videos. The simplified licensing model allows clients to license videos on a per-clip basis, improving the user experience. The move reflects Shutterstock's commitment to expanding its editorial offerings in response to market trends.
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) announced on Oct. 1, 2020, that Sara Birmingham has joined as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over 20 years of HR leadership experience, Birmingham will drive a transformational people strategy to support Shutterstock's growth, focusing on employee engagement and diversity. CEO Stan Pavlovsky emphasized her role in the company's transition to a subscription-based model. Birmingham previously held senior HR roles at Thomson Reuters, championing diversity initiatives. Her appointment underscores Shutterstock’s commitment to enhancing its corporate culture.
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) will release its Q3 2020 financial results on October 27, 2020, before market opens. The company will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results, accessible at (844) 634-1442 in the U.S. A live audio webcast will also be available on Shutterstock's website. After the call, a replay will be accessible until November 3, 2020. As a leading provider in the stock media industry, Shutterstock continues to serve global clients with over 340 million images and 19 million video clips.
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) announced the pricing of its public offering of 2,580,000 shares at $48.50 each, with 516,000 shares sold by the company and 2,064,000 by founder Jon Oringer. The offering is expected to close on August 14, 2020. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 387,000 shares. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, while Oringer's sale will not benefit the company. BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley lead the offering, which follows a shelf registration statement filed on August 10, 2020.
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) has announced a public offering of $250 million in common stock. Of this, $200 million will be sold by founder Jon Oringer, while Shutterstock will sell $50 million. Additionally, Oringer may grant underwriters a 30-day option for an extra $37.5 million of shares. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The offering was registered with the SEC, and BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley are the joint book running managers.
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