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Getty Images insider sale covers RSU tax withholding under 10b5-1

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY) – Form 4 insider transaction filed 27 Jun 2025

Senior Vice President Mikael Cho reported two sales of Class A common stock executed on 25 Jun 2025. The transactions were carried out under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 instructions and were explicitly described as non-discretionary sales to cover mandatory tax-withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock unit (RSU) and performance RSU awards granted in March 2023.

  • Direct account: 4,836 shares sold at a weighted-average price of $1.77 (price range: $1.71-$1.85). Post-sale direct holding: 134,026 shares.
  • Indirect (spousal) account: 2,610 shares sold at the same weighted-average price of $1.77. Post-sale indirect holding: 206,948 shares.
  • Total shares sold: 7,446; aggregate value ≈ $13.2 thousand.

No derivative securities were involved, and there were no option exercises or new awards disclosed. The Form 4 notes that full trade details are available upon request and confirms compliance with Section 16 filing requirements.

The filing signals routine tax-related share disposals rather than a discretionary reduction in economic exposure. Cho continues to hold more than 340 thousand shares (direct + indirect) after the transactions, indicating that his overall stake remains largely intact.

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Insights

TL;DR: Small, rule-based insider sale to cover taxes; neutral governance signal.

The sales are modest (<$15k) and expressly tied to RSU tax-withholding, executed via a 10b5-1 plan. Such dispositions generally carry minimal informational content because they do not reflect discretionary portfolio decisions. The continued ownership of ~340k shares preserves meaningful alignment between the executive and shareholders. From a corporate-governance stance, the prompt Form 4 filing and detailed footnotes provide transparency, supporting good compliance practices.

TL;DR: Transaction immaterial to GETY valuation; stock impact expected to be negligible.

The 7,446-share sale represents a fraction of daily trading volume and a minimal percentage of Cho’s holdings. Because the sales were non-discretionary and price-agnostic, they do not indicate management sentiment about Getty Images’ fundamentals. Therefore, I classify the disclosure as not impactful for valuation or near-term price direction. Investors should focus instead on the company’s upcoming earnings catalysts and strategic initiatives.

Insider Mikael Cho
Role Senior Vice President
Sold 7,446 shs ($13K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 4,836 $1.77 $9K
Sale Class A Common Stock 2,610 $1.77 $5K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 134,026 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 206,948 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. The non-discretionary sales to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plan instructions adopted in connection by the Reporting Person in award agreements, dated March 16, 2023, for the respective equity grants.
  2. F2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $1.71 to $1.85. 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. F3. The non-discretionary sales to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plan instructions adopted in connection by the Reporting Person in award agreements, dated March 21, 2023, for the respective equity grants.

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FAQ

How many Getty Images (GETY) shares did Mikael Cho sell on 25 June 2025?
Cho reported selling a total of 7,446 Class A shares (4,836 direct and 2,610 indirect via spouse).

What was the weighted-average sale price in the GETY Form 4 filing?
The weighted-average price for both transactions was $1.77 per share, with individual trades ranging from $1.71 to $1.85.

Why were the shares sold according to the Form 4 footnotes?
The sales were non-discretionary and conducted to satisfy mandatory tax-withholding obligations upon RSU and PRSU vesting under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

How many Getty Images shares does Mikael Cho still own after the transaction?
He retains 134,026 shares directly and 206,948 shares indirectly, totaling more than 340 thousand shares.

Was any derivative security activity reported in this Form 4?
No. The filing shows no acquisitions or dispositions of derivative securities such as options or warrants.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
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)
06/25/2025
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 06/25/2025 S(1) 4,836 D $1.77(2) 134,026 D
Class A Common Stock 06/25/2025 S(3) 2,610 D $1.77(2) 206,948 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 non-discretionary sales to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plan instructions adopted in connection by the Reporting Person in award agreements, dated March 16, 2023, for the respective equity grants.
2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $1.71 to $1.85. 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. The non-discretionary sales to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plan instructions adopted in connection by the Reporting Person in award agreements, dated March 21, 2023, for the respective equity grants.
Remarks:
/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Mikael Cho 06/27/2025
** 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).
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