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[8-K] Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Getty Images Holdings reported that the UK Competition and Markets Authority intends to refer its proposed merger with Shutterstock to a Phase 2 review unless acceptable undertakings addressing competition concerns are offered. Getty Images said it remains committed to the transaction and will continue engaging with the CMA and with Shutterstock to secure required clearances.

The company also noted prior procedural steps for the deal, including that a registration statement on Form S-4 was declared effective on April 30, 2025, and a final prospectus was filed the same day.

Getty Images Holdings ha comunicato che l'Autorità britannica per la concorrenza e i mercati intende riferire la fusione proposta con Shutterstock a una revisione di Fase 2 a meno che non vengano offerte inderogabili impegni che affrontino le preoccupazioni legate alla concorrenza. Getty Images ha dichiarato di rimanere impegnata nell'operazione e continuerà a interagire con la CMA e con Shutterstock per ottenere le necessarie autorizzazioni.

L'azienda ha anche evidenziato i passaggi procedurali precedenti per l'accordo, tra cui una dichiarazione di registrazione su Form S-4 dichiarata efficace il 30 aprile 2025, e un prospetto finale presentato lo stesso giorno.

Getty Images Holdings informó que la Autoridad de Competencia y Mercados del Reino Unido tiene la intención de remitir su fusión propuesta con Shutterstock a una revisión de Fase 2 a menos que se ofrezcan compromisos aceptables que aborden las preocupaciones de competencia. Getty Images dijo que sigue comprometida con la operación y continuará dialogando con la CMA y con Shutterstock para obtener las aprobaciones necesarias.

La empresa también señaló los pasos procedimentales previos para el acuerdo, incluida una declaración de registro en el Formulario S-4 que fue declarada eficaz el 30 de abril de 2025, y un prospecto final presentado el mismo día.

Getty Images Holdings은 영국 경쟁시장 당국(CMA)이 경쟁 문제를 해결하는 적절한 약속이 제시되지 않는 한 Shutterstock와의 제안된 합병을 2단계 심리로 회부할 의도가 있다고 발표했다. Getty Images는 거래에 계속 몰두하고 CMA 및 Shutterstock과의 협상을 통해 필요한 승인(클리어런스)을 확보할 것이라고 밝혔다.

또한 해당 거래에 대한 이전의 절차적 단계로, 2025년 4월 30일에 양식 S-4의 등록 서류가 효력을 발령했고 같은 날 최종 투자설명서가 제출되었다고 언급했다.

Getty Images Holdings a déclaré que l'Autorité de la concurrence du Royaume-Uni a l'intention de renvoyer sa fusion proposée avec Shutterstock à un examen de Phase 2 à moins que des engagements acceptables répondant aux préoccupations de concurrence ne soient proposés. Getty Images a déclaré qu'elle reste engagée dans l'opération et poursuivra ses échanges avec la CMA et Shutterstock afin d'obtenir les autorisations requises.

L'entreprise a également noté les étapes procédurales préalables à l'accord, y compris qu'une déclaration d'enregistrement sur le formulaire S-4 a été déclarée effective le 30 avril 2025, et qu'un prospectus final a été déposé le même jour.

Getty Images Holdings berichtete, dass die britische Wettbewerbsbehörde CMA beabsichtigt, die vorgeschlagene Fusion mit Shutterstock in eine Phase-2>-Überprüfung zu verweisen, sofern keine akzeptablen Verpflichtungenangebote vorliegen, die die wettbewerbsbezogenen Bedenken adressieren. Getty Images sagte, dass das Unternehmen dem Transaktionsvorhaben weiterhin verpflichtet sei und weiterhin mit der CMA und Shutterstock zusammenarbeiten werde, um die erforderlichen Freigaben zu sichern.

Das Unternehmen wies zudem auf vorherige verfahrensmäßige Schritte für den Deal hin, einschließlich einer auf dem Formular S-4 deklarierte Wirksamkeit der Einreichung am 30. April 2025 sowie eines endgültigen Prospekts, der am selben Tag eingereicht wurde.

Getty Images Holdings ذكرت أن هيئة المنافسة والأسواق في المملكة المتحدة تعتزم إحالة اندماجها المقترح مع Shutterstock إلى مراجعة المرحلة 2 ما لم يتم تقديم تعهدات مقبولة تعالج مخاوف المنافسة. قالت Getty Images إنها تظل ملتزمة بالصفقة وستواصل التفاعل مع CMA ومع Shutterstock لضمان الحصول على الموافقات المطلوبة.

كما أشارت الشركة إلى الخطوات الإجرائية السابقة للصفقة، بما في ذلك أن بيان التسجيل على النموذج S-4 أعلن عن نفاذه في 30 أبريل 2025، وأن نشرة استدلال نهائية قد قُدمت في اليوم نفسه.

Getty Images Holdings 报告称,英国竞争与市场管理局(CMA)打算将其与 Shutterstock 的拟议合并案提交至 阶段 2 审查,除非提出可接受的承诺以解决竞争问题。Getty Images 表示其仍承诺完成交易,并将继续与 CMA 及 Shutterstock 就获取所需批准进行沟通。

该公司还指出了交易的先前程序步骤,包括形式 S-4 的注册声明已于 2025 年 4 月 30 日生效,同日提交了最终招股说明书。

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CMA signals deeper review unless remedies; outcome remains open.

The UK CMA’s indication of a referral to Phase 2 means the merger faces a more in‑depth competition assessment unless the parties offer undertakings that the CMA finds acceptable. A Phase 2 review typically examines market structure and potential harm to competition in greater detail.

Getty Images states it remains committed and will continue engagement with both the CMA and Shutterstock. Actual impact will depend on whether undertakings are agreed or a full Phase 2 proceeds, as indicated in the announcement dated October 20, 2025.

Getty Images Holdings ha comunicato che l'Autorità britannica per la concorrenza e i mercati intende riferire la fusione proposta con Shutterstock a una revisione di Fase 2 a meno che non vengano offerte inderogabili impegni che affrontino le preoccupazioni legate alla concorrenza. Getty Images ha dichiarato di rimanere impegnata nell'operazione e continuerà a interagire con la CMA e con Shutterstock per ottenere le necessarie autorizzazioni.

L'azienda ha anche evidenziato i passaggi procedurali precedenti per l'accordo, tra cui una dichiarazione di registrazione su Form S-4 dichiarata efficace il 30 aprile 2025, e un prospetto finale presentato lo stesso giorno.

Getty Images Holdings informó que la Autoridad de Competencia y Mercados del Reino Unido tiene la intención de remitir su fusión propuesta con Shutterstock a una revisión de Fase 2 a menos que se ofrezcan compromisos aceptables que aborden las preocupaciones de competencia. Getty Images dijo que sigue comprometida con la operación y continuará dialogando con la CMA y con Shutterstock para obtener las aprobaciones necesarias.

La empresa también señaló los pasos procedimentales previos para el acuerdo, incluida una declaración de registro en el Formulario S-4 que fue declarada eficaz el 30 de abril de 2025, y un prospecto final presentado el mismo día.

Getty Images Holdings은 영국 경쟁시장 당국(CMA)이 경쟁 문제를 해결하는 적절한 약속이 제시되지 않는 한 Shutterstock와의 제안된 합병을 2단계 심리로 회부할 의도가 있다고 발표했다. Getty Images는 거래에 계속 몰두하고 CMA 및 Shutterstock과의 협상을 통해 필요한 승인(클리어런스)을 확보할 것이라고 밝혔다.

또한 해당 거래에 대한 이전의 절차적 단계로, 2025년 4월 30일에 양식 S-4의 등록 서류가 효력을 발령했고 같은 날 최종 투자설명서가 제출되었다고 언급했다.

Getty Images Holdings a déclaré que l'Autorité de la concurrence du Royaume-Uni a l'intention de renvoyer sa fusion proposée avec Shutterstock à un examen de Phase 2 à moins que des engagements acceptables répondant aux préoccupations de concurrence ne soient proposés. Getty Images a déclaré qu'elle reste engagée dans l'opération et poursuivra ses échanges avec la CMA et Shutterstock afin d'obtenir les autorisations requises.

L'entreprise a également noté les étapes procédurales préalables à l'accord, y compris qu'une déclaration d'enregistrement sur le formulaire S-4 a été déclarée effective le 30 avril 2025, et qu'un prospectus final a été déposé le même jour.

Getty Images Holdings berichtete, dass die britische Wettbewerbsbehörde CMA beabsichtigt, die vorgeschlagene Fusion mit Shutterstock in eine Phase-2>-Überprüfung zu verweisen, sofern keine akzeptablen Verpflichtungenangebote vorliegen, die die wettbewerbsbezogenen Bedenken adressieren. Getty Images sagte, dass das Unternehmen dem Transaktionsvorhaben weiterhin verpflichtet sei und weiterhin mit der CMA und Shutterstock zusammenarbeiten werde, um die erforderlichen Freigaben zu sichern.

Das Unternehmen wies zudem auf vorherige verfahrensmäßige Schritte für den Deal hin, einschließlich einer auf dem Formular S-4 deklarierte Wirksamkeit der Einreichung am 30. April 2025 sowie eines endgültigen Prospekts, der am selben Tag eingereicht wurde.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2025

 

Getty Images Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Delaware   001-41453   87-3764229
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

605 5th Ave S. Suite 400

Seattle, WA 98104

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (206) 925-5000

 

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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Class A Common Stock   GETY   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

On October 20, 2025, Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (“Getty Images”) issued a press release (“Press Release”) announcing that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) intends to refer Getty Images’ previously announced merger with Shutterstock Inc. to a Phase 2 review process unless acceptable undertakings to address their competition concerns are offered. Getty Images remains committed to the proposed merger and will continue to engage with the CMA and work with Shutterstock to expeditiously secure the necessary clearances.

 

A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release issued by Getty Images Holdings, Inc., dated October 20, 2025.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

 

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

The statements in this press release, and any related oral statements, include forward-looking statements concerning Getty Images, Shutterstock, the proposed transaction described herein and other matters. All statements, other than historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, results of operations or financial condition, financings or otherwise, based on current beliefs and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made or as of the dates indicated in the statements and should not be relied upon as predictions of future events, as there can be no assurance that the events or circumstances reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur or the timing thereof. Forward-looking statements can often, but not always, be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “seeks,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “designed,” or the negative of these words and phrases, other variations of these words and phrases or comparable terminology, but not all forward-looking statements include such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary. The forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things, obtaining applicable regulatory approvals on a timely basis or otherwise. A more fulsome discussion of the risks related to the proposed transaction has been included in the information statement and proxy statement/prospectus. For a discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements, see the section captioned “Risk Factors” in each of Getty Images’ and Shutterstock’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward looking statements. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the information statement and proxy statement/prospectus is, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward looking statements. Neither Getty Images nor Shutterstock assumes, and each hereby disclaims, any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

 

Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the proposed transaction, on March 31, 2025, Getty Images filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a preliminary registration statement on Form S-4 that includes an information statement of Getty Images and a proxy statement of Shutterstock and that also constitutes a prospectus with respect to shares of Getty Images’ common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction (the “information statement and proxy statement/prospectus”). The registration statement was amended in a pre-effective amendment on Form S-4/A on April 28, 2025. The registration statement, as amended, was declared effective on April 30, 2025, and Getty Images filed a final prospectus on April 30, 2025. Each of Getty Images and Shutterstock may also file with or furnish to the SEC other relevant documents regarding the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the information statement and proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that Getty Images or Shutterstock has filed or may file with or furnish to the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE INFORMATION STATEMENT AND PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE OR WILL BE FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the information statement and definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Getty Images, Shutterstock and the proposed transaction through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with or furnished to the SEC by Getty Images are available free of charge on Getty Images’ website at investors.gettyimages.com or by contacting Getty Images’ Investor Relations department by email at investorrelations@gettyimages.com. Copies of the documents filed with or furnished to the SEC by Shutterstock are available free of charge on Shutterstock’s website at investor. shutterstock.com or by contacting Shutterstock’s Investor Relations department by email at IR@Shutterstock.com.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GETTY IMAGES HOLDINGS, INC.
     
Date: October 20, 2025 By: /s/ Kjelti Kellough
  Name:  Kjelti Kellough
  Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and
Corporate Secretary

 

 

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