Getty Images CMO exchanges large stock option grants
Getty Images Holdings Chief Marketing Officer Gene Foca exchanged several existing stock options for new options as part of the company’s exchange offer.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Getty Images Holdings Chief Marketing Officer Gene Foca exchanged several existing stock options for new options as part of the company’s exchange offer. On March 27, 2026, three blocks of options covering 639,523 shares at $3.13, 1,029,047 shares at $2.74, and 250,000 shares at $4.90 were disposed of back to the issuer.
In the same transaction, Foca received new stock option grants covering 219,776 shares at an exercise price of $0.75 and 131,777 shares at $2.45, each for Class A common stock. According to the footnote, each new option keeps the same vesting schedule as the corresponding surrendered option under the company’s exchange offer.
Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Foca Gene
Role
Chief Marketing Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 639,523 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disposition | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 1,029,047 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disposition | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 250,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 219,776 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 131,777 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 350,953 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Reflects an exchange of existing stock options (the "Eligible Options") for new stock options (the "New Options") issued by Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") pursuant to the Company's exchange offer. The material terms of the New Options are described in the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2026, as amended. Each New Option has the same vesting schedule as the corresponding Eligible Option.
Key Figures
Options disposed at $3.13: 639,523 options
Options disposed at $2.74: 1,029,047 options
Options disposed at $4.90: 250,000 options
+3 more
6 metrics
Options disposed at $3.13
639,523 options
Stock options on Class A common, exercise price $3.13, disposed to issuer on March 27, 2026
Options disposed at $2.74
1,029,047 options
Stock options on Class A common, exercise price $2.74, disposed to issuer on March 27, 2026
Options disposed at $4.90
250,000 options
Stock options on Class A common, exercise price $4.90, disposed to issuer on March 27, 2026
New options at $0.75
219,776 options
New stock option grant on Class A common, exercise price $0.75, expires March 27, 2036
New options at $2.45
131,777 options
New stock option grant on Class A common, exercise price $2.45, expires March 27, 2036
Derivative transactions
5 entries
All reported as derivative transactions on March 27, 2026 Form 4
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), exchange offer, Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO, Class A Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
exchange offer financial
"issued by Getty Images Holdings, Inc. pursuant to the Company's exchange offer"
An exchange offer is a proposal where a company asks investors to swap existing securities, like bonds or shares, for new ones, often with different terms or maturity dates. It matters to investors because it can affect the value of their holdings and the company's financial strategy, potentially providing benefits like better interest rates or reduced debt.
Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO regulatory
"described in the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed by the Company"
A tender offer statement on Schedule TO is a formal regulatory filing that lays out the full terms, timeline, and conditions of a public offer to buy shares from existing shareholders. Think of it as a detailed invitation that explains who is buying, how much they’ll pay, how long the offer runs, and any rules or financing behind it. Investors use it to judge the fairness, likelihood and timing of a buyout and its likely effect on share value and control.
Class A Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Getty Images (GETY) report for Gene Foca?
Getty Images reported that Chief Marketing Officer Gene Foca exchanged several existing stock options for new options. Older options were returned to the issuer, while new options with revised exercise prices were granted under the company’s exchange offer, keeping the same vesting schedules.
How many Getty Images (GETY) stock options did Gene Foca surrender?
Gene Foca surrendered three blocks of stock options: 639,523 options at $3.13, 1,029,047 options at $2.74, and 250,000 options at $4.90. All were disposed of back to Getty Images Holdings as part of the company’s option exchange offer described in the filing footnote.
What new stock options did Gene Foca receive from Getty Images (GETY)?
Foca received two new stock option grants: 219,776 options with a $0.75 exercise price and 131,777 options with a $2.45 exercise price. These options relate to Class A common stock and follow the same vesting schedules as the exchanged options, under the company’s exchange offer.
Was Gene Foca’s Getty Images (GETY) Form 4 an open-market trade?
No, the Form 4 reflects an exchange of stock options, not open-market buying or selling. Existing options were returned to Getty Images and replaced with new options granted under a company exchange offer, with vesting schedules unchanged from the surrendered awards.
What does the footnote in Gene Foca’s Getty Images (GETY) Form 4 explain?
The footnote explains that the transactions reflect an exchange of “Eligible Options” for “New Options” issued by Getty Images under its exchange offer. It notes that the material terms are described in a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO and that each new option retains the same vesting schedule.
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