Getty Images (GETY) SVP and spouse receive over 150k share awards
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
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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Key Figures
Direct share grant: 100,000 shares
Direct holdings after grant: 182,134 shares
Indirect spouse grant: 55,556 shares
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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
Key Terms
Class A Common Stock, RSUs, indirect ownership, grant, award, or other acquisition
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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"
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.
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.