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Mikael Cho of Getty Images (GETY) reports new performance share awards

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Getty Images Holdings senior vice president Mikael Cho reported equity awards of Class A Common Stock tied to performance-based stock units. On February 12, 2026, he acquired 41,667 shares at $1.03 per share, bringing his directly held stake to 101,831 shares. On the same date, 20,834 additional shares at $1.03 per share were acquired indirectly and are held by his spouse, increasing that indirect position to 149,750 shares. According to the filing, these shares relate to a performance restricted stock unit award for which a performance condition was satisfied; the relevant portion is scheduled to vest on March 20, 2026, contingent on his continued service.

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Insider Mikael Cho
Role Senior Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 41,667 $1.03 $43K
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 20,834 $1.03 $21K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 101,831 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 149,750 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
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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
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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 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)
02/12/2026
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 02/12/2026 A 41,667(1) A $1.03 101,831 D
Class A Common Stock 02/12/2026 A 20,834(1) A $1.03 149,750 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 performance condition for a portion of a performance restricted stock unit award ("PSU") previously granted to the Reporting Person was satisfied, and such portion will vest on March 20, 2026. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer.
Remarks:
/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Mikael Cho 02/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What did Mikael Cho report in this Getty Images (GETY) Form 4?

Mikael Cho reported equity awards of Class A Common Stock. He acquired 41,667 shares directly and 20,834 shares indirectly through his spouse, both at $1.03 per share, reflecting performance-based stock unit awards that met a specified condition.

How many Getty Images (GETY) shares does Mikael Cho now hold directly and indirectly?

After these transactions, Mikael Cho directly holds 101,831 shares. Indirectly, through his spouse, he is reported as beneficially owning 149,750 shares of Class A Common Stock, according to the ownership balances listed following the reported acquisitions.

What was the price of the Class A Common Stock in Mikael Cho’s Form 4 for Getty Images (GETY)?

Both reported acquisitions used a price of $1.03 per share. This price applies to the 41,667 directly held shares and the 20,834 indirectly held shares acquired on February 12, 2026, as part of the performance-based award mechanics.

What is the source of the Getty Images (GETY) shares reported by Mikael Cho?

The shares stem from a performance restricted stock unit award. The filing explains that a performance condition on previously granted PSUs was satisfied, triggering a portion of the award that will vest into Class A Common Stock, subject to continued service.

When will Mikael Cho’s performance stock units for Getty Images (GETY) vest?

The relevant portion of the performance restricted stock unit award will vest on March 20, 2026. Vesting remains contingent on Mikael Cho’s continued service with Getty Images Holdings through that vesting date, as described in the footnote.

How are Mikael Cho’s indirect Getty Images (GETY) holdings characterized in the Form 4?

The Form 4 labels 149,750 shares as indirectly owned “By Spouse.” This reflects shares beneficially owned through his spouse, separate from the 101,831 shares reported as directly owned by Mikael Cho himself.