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Getty Images Holdings (GETY) SVP has RSU shares withheld for taxes

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Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Senior Vice President Mikael Cho reported routine tax-related share dispositions tied to restricted stock vesting. A total of 1,519 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $0.61 per share to satisfy tax obligations, not as open-market sales. Of these, 639 shares related to indirect holdings "By Spouse," leaving 196,047 indirectly held shares, and 880 shares related to direct holdings, leaving 181,254 shares held directly.

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Routine RSU tax withholding with no open-market trading signal.

The Form 4 shows code F transactions, which are share dispositions used to cover tax liabilities on vested RSUs. Here, 1,519 Getty Images Class A shares were withheld at $0.61 per share, matching the footnote describing tax withholding obligations.

Because these are issuer-withheld shares rather than market sales, they carry little informational value about insider sentiment. After the withholding, Cho still holds 181,254 shares directly and 196,047 shares indirectly through a spouse, indicating a substantial remaining equity position.

Insider Mikael Cho
Role Senior Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 880 $0.61 $536.80
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 639 $0.61 $389.79
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 181,254 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 196,047 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
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Tax-withheld shares total 1,519 shares Shares withheld to satisfy RSU tax obligations
Withholding price $0.61 per share Value used for tax-withholding dispositions
Indirect holdings after transaction 196,047 shares Class A Common Stock held indirectly by spouse after withholding
Direct holdings after transaction 181,254 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after withholding
Indirect tax-withheld shares 639 shares Shares withheld from indirect (spouse) holdings
Direct tax-withheld shares 880 shares Shares withheld from direct holdings
Class A Common Stock financial
"Represents shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer"
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.
RSUs financial
"to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting and settlement of RSUs"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting"
Form 4 regulatory
"The Form 4 shows code F transactions, which are share dispositions"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
transaction code F regulatory
"The filing shows code F transactions, meaning shares were withheld"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mikael Cho
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O GETTY IMAGES HOLDINGS, INC.
605 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 400
(Street)
SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98104
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. [ GETY ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Senior Vice President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/20/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock06/20/2026F(1)880D$0.61181,254D
Class A Common Stock06/20/2026F(1)639D$0.61196,047IBy Spouse
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vesting and settlement of RSUs.
Remarks:
/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Mikael Cho06/23/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider activity did Getty Images (GETY) report for Mikael Cho?

Getty Images reported that Senior Vice President Mikael Cho had 1,519 Class A shares withheld to cover RSU tax obligations. These code F transactions are administrative and do not represent open-market buying or selling of GETY stock.

Were Mikael Cho’s Getty Images (GETY) transactions open-market sales?

No. The filing shows code F transactions, meaning shares were withheld by the company to pay tax liabilities on RSU vesting. This is not an open-market sale and does not reflect discretionary selling of GETY shares by the executive.

How many Getty Images (GETY) shares were withheld for Mikael Cho’s taxes?

A total of 1,519 Class A Common Stock shares were withheld at $0.61 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested RSUs. This includes 639 indirect shares via a spouse and 880 shares from Cho’s direct holdings.

What are Mikael Cho’s Getty Images (GETY) holdings after the tax withholding?

After the tax-withholding dispositions, Mikael Cho holds 181,254 Getty Images Class A shares directly and 196,047 shares indirectly through a spouse. The remaining ownership indicates he continues to have a significant equity stake in the company.

What does transaction code F mean in the Getty Images (GETY) Form 4?

Transaction code F on the Form 4 indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding shares. For Getty Images, it reflects shares withheld to cover RSU-related tax obligations, rather than discretionary market purchases or sales.