Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) awards 250,000 RSUs to its General Counsel
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kellough Kjelti Wilkes reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. reported that its General Counsel, Kellough Kjelti Wilkes, received an equity award tied to 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 31, 2026. The award was granted at $0.00 per share as a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase.
According to the terms, 100,000 RSUs vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2027, and 150,000 RSUs vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2028, in each case subject to continued employment on the vesting dates. Following this grant, Wilkes directly holds 538,583 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Kellough Kjelti Wilkes
Role
General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 250,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 538,583 shares (Direct)
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Key Figures
RSU grant size: 250,000 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Post-grant holdings: 538,583 shares
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RSU grant size
250,000 shares
Class A Common Stock underlying RSUs granted on March 31, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Compensation-related acquisition, not open-market purchase
Post-grant holdings
538,583 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly after the transaction
2027 vesting RSUs
100,000 RSUs
Vesting in substantially equal quarterly installments in 2027
2028 vesting RSUs
150,000 RSUs
Vesting in substantially equal quarterly installments in 2028
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, Class A Common Stock, vest
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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"RSUs granted on March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's 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.
vest financial
"100,000 of the RSUs shall vest in substantially equal quarterly installments on the 5th day of the third month of each quarter in 2027."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Getty Images (GETY) report for its General Counsel?
Getty Images reported that General Counsel Kellough Kjelti Wilkes received a grant linked to 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. The award was a compensation-related grant at $0.00 per share, rather than an open-market purchase of existing shares.
How are the 250,000 RSUs for Getty Images (GETY) General Counsel scheduled to vest?
The 250,000 RSUs vest in two tranches over 2027 and 2028. 100,000 RSUs vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2027, and 150,000 RSUs vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2028, subject to continued employment on each vesting date.
What is the vesting condition for the Getty Images (GETY) RSU grant to the General Counsel?
Each portion of the RSU grant requires continued employment on the applicable vesting date. Quarterly installments in 2027 and 2028 vest only if Kellough Kjelti Wilkes remains employed with Getty Images on those scheduled vesting days.
What plan governs the Getty Images (GETY) RSU grant to the General Counsel?
The RSU grant was made under Getty Images’ 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the time-based vesting schedule and continued employment conditions described in the grant terms.