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GETY Form 4: Senior VP Mikael Cho discloses multiple 10b5-1 sales

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mikael Cho, Senior Vice President at Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY), reported multiple sales of Class A common stock executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The reported transactions include sales on 09/12/2025 and 09/15/2025, with individual line-item sales totaling 89,215 shares disposed at weighted average prices between $1.91 and $2.05 per share. After the transactions, the reporting person’s direct and indirect beneficial ownership positions are reported per line: notable post-sale holdings include 107,113, 105,196, 92,622, 174,979, and other amounts shown on the form. Several holdings are reported as indirectly owned by spouse. The filer states the sales were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on June 13, 2025 and provides weighted average price ranges for the executed trades.

Positive

  • Sales executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan which provides an affirmative defense against insider trading allegations
  • Weighted average prices and price ranges disclosed in explanatory notes, increasing transparency
  • Indirect holdings identified (by spouse), helping clarify beneficial ownership

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Insider sales under a 10b5-1 plan reduced direct and indirect holdings; sales executed at low-$2 price range.

The Form 4 shows systematic disposals of Class A common stock by a senior executive under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating prearranged sales rather than opportunistic open-market trading. The disclosures include weighted-average sale prices (ranging roughly $1.91–$2.05) and post-transaction beneficial ownership amounts for each reported line. Multiple lines note indirect ownership by spouse, which is important for accurately measuring outstanding insider stake. For investors, these transactions are routine insider liquidity events rather than statements about company operations; materiality is limited absent concurrent changes in company fundamentals.

TL;DR: Use of a documented 10b5-1 plan provides affirmative defense; disclosures appear complete with price ranges and spouse indirect holdings.

The reporting person certified that sales were made pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted June 13, 2025, and included explanatory notes disclosing the execution in multiple trades with weighted-average prices. The Form 4 lists both direct and indirect holdings and identifies indirect ownership by a spouse on several lines, which helps clarify control and potential shared economic interest. The filer also offers to provide detailed trade-level information upon request, aligning with good disclosure practices. No derivatives or option exercises are reported.

Insider Mikael Cho
Role Senior Vice President
Sold 89,215 shs ($175K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,917 $2.00 $4K
Sale Class A Common Stock 12,574 $2.02 $25K
Sale Class A Common Stock 891 $2.00 $2K
Sale Class A Common Stock 15,842 $2.02 $32K
Sale Class A Common Stock 26,913 $1.93 $52K
Sale Class A Common Stock 31,078 $1.93 $60K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 105,196 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 174,979 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 13, 2025. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $1.91 to $1.96. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $2.00 to $2.03. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $2.00 to $2.05. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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).
X
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 WA 98104

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. [ GETY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Senior Vice President
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/12/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Class A Common Stock 09/12/2025 S(1) 26,913 D $1.93(2) 107,113 D
Class A Common Stock 09/12/2025 S(1) 31,078 D $1.93(2) 175,870 I By Spouse
Class A Common Stock 09/15/2025 S(1) 1,917 D $2 105,196 D
Class A Common Stock 09/15/2025 S(1) 12,574 D $2.02(3) 92,622 D
Class A Common Stock 09/15/2025 S(1) 891 D $2 174,979 I By Spouse
Class A Common Stock 09/15/2025 S(1) 15,842 D $2.02(4) 159,137 I By 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 13, 2025.
2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $1.91 to $1.96. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
3. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $2.00 to $2.03. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
4. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $2.00 to $2.05. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
Remarks:
/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Mikael Cho 09/16/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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FAQ

What transactions did Mikael Cho report on Form 4 for GETY?

The reporting person disclosed multiple sales of Class A common stock on 09/12/2025 and 09/15/2025 executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

How many shares were sold and at what prices in the reported Form 4?

The line-item sales on the form total 89,215 shares disposed across the reported transactions, with weighted-average prices reported between $1.91 and $2.05 depending on the trade group.

Were any derivative securities reported on this Form 4?

No. Table II for derivative securities contains no reported transactions or holdings.

Was a 10b5-1 trading plan used for these sales?

Yes. The filer states the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 13, 2025.