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Getty Images (GETY) SVP and spouse receive over 150k share awards

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Getty Images Holdings, Inc. executive Mikael Cho reported receiving equity awards of Class A Common Stock as compensation. On March 31, 2026, he was granted 100,000 shares directly at a stated price of $0.00 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 182,134 shares.

On the same date, an additional 55,556 shares of Class A Common Stock were acquired indirectly, reported as held "By Spouse", bringing that indirect position to 196,686 shares. A related footnote explains that, commencing in 2027, 12.5% of the associated RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over eight quarters, subject to continued employment on each vesting date.

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Insider Mikael Cho
Role Senior Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 100,000 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 55,556 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 182,134 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 196,686 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
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Direct share grant 100,000 shares Class A Common Stock award on March 31, 2026
Direct holdings after grant 182,134 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after March 31, 2026 award
Indirect spouse grant 55,556 shares Class A Common Stock reported as owned "By Spouse" on March 31, 2026
Indirect holdings after grant 196,686 shares Class A Common Stock indirectly held through spouse after award
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for both Class A Common Stock awards
RSU vesting rate 12.5% per period RSUs vesting quarterly over eight quarters commencing in 2027
Class A Common Stock financial
"Mikael Cho was granted 100,000 shares of Class A Common Stock directly"
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
"Commencing in 2027, 12.5% of the RSUs shall vest in substantially equal quarterly installments"
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.
indirect ownership financial
"an additional 55,556 shares of Class A Common Stock were acquired indirectly, reported as held "By Spouse""
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code "A" is described as a grant, award, or other acquisition"
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
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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 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)
03/31/2026
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 Stock03/31/2026A100,000(1)A$0182,134D
Class A Common Stock03/31/2026A55,556(1)A$0196,686IBy 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. Commencing in 2027, 12.5% of the RSUs shall vest in substantially equal quarterly installments on the 5th day of the third month of each quarter (i.e., March, June, September, and December) for 8 quarters, subject to the participant's continued employment on each applicable Vesting Date.
Remarks:
/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Mikael Cho04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

Getty Images reported that Senior Vice President Mikael Cho received equity awards of Class A Common Stock on March 31, 2026. These awards were reported as compensation-related grants rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How many Getty Images (GETY) shares did Mikael Cho receive directly?

Mikael Cho was granted 100,000 shares of Getty Images Class A Common Stock directly at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following this award, his direct holdings increased to 182,134 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Are Mikael Cho’s Getty Images (GETY) share awards part of an RSU vesting schedule?

Yes. A footnote states that beginning in 2027, 12.5% of the RSUs will vest in substantially equal quarterly installments over eight quarters, on the fifth day of March, June, September, and December, subject to continued employment.

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

No. Both transactions are coded "A", described as a grant, award, or other acquisition of Class A Common Stock. The reported price per share is $0.00, indicating compensation-related awards rather than open-market trading activity.