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Getty Images SVP’s Rule 10b5-1 tax sale: 2,587 GETY shares at $1.77

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Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY) – Form 4 insider transaction
Senior Vice President of E-commerce, Daine M. Weston, reported the sale of 2,587 Class A shares on 25 Jun 2025 at a weighted-average price of $1.77. The filing states the shares were automatically sold to satisfy tax-withholding obligations arising from the vesting of previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance RSUs, and the trades were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.

After the transaction, Weston continues to beneficially own 143,386 Class A shares, indicating that the disposition represents roughly 1.8 % of his reported holdings. No derivative security activity was reported, and no additional purchases or open-market sales were disclosed.

The limited size, tax-withholding purpose, and 10b5-1 structure suggest no material change in insider sentiment or the company’s fundamental outlook.

Positive

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Insights

TL;DR: Small, rule-based insider sale; neutral signal.

The 2,587-share disposition (~$4.6k) is immaterial versus Weston’s 143k-share stake and Getty Images’ 401 m fully diluted share count. Because the shares were auto-sold to cover withholding taxes on vested RSUs under an established 10b5-1 plan, it does not indicate discretionary selling pressure. The filing leaves the executive’s core exposure essentially intact, so the transaction should not affect valuation or trading dynamics.

TL;DR: Procedural tax-withholding sale, governance-compliant.

The Form 4 checks key governance boxes: (1) transaction executed under a 10b5-1 plan; (2) comprehensive disclosure of price range and weighted average; (3) residual ownership clearly stated. Such transparency limits litigation or perception risk. Given the modest volume and policy-driven nature, investors should not interpret the sale as a negative governance signal.

Insider Weston Daine Marc
Role Senior VP, Ecommerce
Sold 2,587 shs ($5K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 2,587 $1.77 $5K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 143,386 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  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 June 5, 2023, for the respective equity grants. 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.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Weston Daine Marc
(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 VP, Ecommerce
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) 2,587 D $1.77(2) 143,386 D
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 June 5, 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Daine M. Weston 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).
** 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.
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FAQ

How many Getty Images (GETY) shares did Daine Weston sell?

2,587 Class A shares were sold on 25 Jun 2025.

At what price were the GETY shares sold?

The weighted-average sale price was $1.77, with individual trades ranging from $1.71 to $1.85.

Why did the insider sell Getty Images stock?

The shares were sold automatically to cover mandatory tax withholding triggered by RSU and PRSU vesting, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

How many shares does Daine Weston still own after the sale?

He retains 143,386 Class A shares following the transaction.

Does this Form 4 indicate a change in insider sentiment at Getty Images?

Given the small size (≈1.8 % of his holdings) and tax-withholding purpose, no material change in sentiment is implied.

Was any derivative security exercised or disposed?

No derivative security activity was reported in Table II of the filing.