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GETY Form 4: Michael Teaster Sells Shares to Cover Taxes; 247,478 Shares Remain

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Getty Images Holdings insider Michael Teaster reported a non-discretionary sale of Class A common stock to cover mandatory tax withholding tied to vested equity awards. The sale occurred on 09/24/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan and consisted of 1,318 shares sold at a weighted average price of $2.03 per share, reducing his direct holdings to 247,478 shares. The filing notes the trades were executed in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.97 to $2.15 and that full trade-level details are available upon request. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/26/2025.

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TL;DR: Routine tax-withholding stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan; not a directional trading signal on its own.

The Form 4 documents a small, non-discretionary disposition of 1,318 shares by an officer to satisfy tax withholding from vested restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units. The transaction was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan and reported as multiple trades with a weighted average price of $2.03, within a disclosed range of $1.97 to $2.15. The reported remaining direct holding of 247,478 Class A shares provides context for the officer's residual stake. For investors, such sales tied to tax obligations are common and typically neutral in informational content unless part of a larger pattern of disposals.

TL;DR: Disclosure follows standard compliance practices; filing includes procedural details and attorney-in-fact signature.

The filing identifies the reporting person as Getty Images' Chief of Staff and indicates the sale was effected pursuant to award agreements dated March 16, 2023, and governed by Rule 10b5-1 instructions. The inclusion of price ranges, weighted average price, and an undertaking to provide detailed execution data on request aligns with transparent reporting expectations. The Form 4 lists an attorney-in-fact signature, which is permissible and properly disclosed. This filing appears procedural and compliant without material governance concerns disclosed.

Insider Teaster Michael
Role Chief of Staff
Sold 1,318 shs ($3K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,318 $2.03 $3K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 247,478 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 March 16, 2023, for the respective equity grants. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $1.97 to $2.15. 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.
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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
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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).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Teaster Michael
(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)
Chief of Staff
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/24/2025
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 09/24/2025 S(1) 1,318 D $2.03(2) 247,478 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 March 16, 2023, for the respective equity grants.
2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $1.97 to $2.15. 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:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Michael Teaster 09/26/2025
** 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.
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.

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FAQ

What transaction did Michael Teaster report on Form 4 for GETY?

The Form 4 reports a sale of 1,318 Class A shares on 09/24/2025 to cover mandatory tax withholdings from vested equity awards.

At what price were the shares sold in the GETY Form 4?

The trades executed at prices ranging from $1.97 to $2.15, with a reported weighted average sale price of $2.03.

Why were the shares sold according to the Form 4?

The sale was a non-discretionary sale to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units.

How many Getty Images shares does Michael Teaster own after the reported transaction?

Following the reported sale, the Form 4 shows Michael Teaster beneficially owns 247,478 Class A shares (direct ownership).

Was the sale part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in connection with the award agreements.