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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY) received an amended Schedule 13D from entities affiliated with Mark Getty, updating their ownership and intentions regarding the company’s capital structure. Based on 421,018,476 Class A shares outstanding as of August 6, 2026, Getty Investments L.L.C., Cheyne Walk Master Fund 2, Cheyne Walk Trust and related vehicles each report beneficial ownership of 178,026,504 shares (42.3% of the class). The October 1993 Trust holds 5,089,413 shares (1.2%), and The Options Settlement holds 464,085 shares (0.1%). Mark Getty is reported to beneficially own 191,374,006 shares, representing 45.5% of the Class A Common Stock.

The amendment also notes that GETY has engaged Guggenheim Securities, LLC to advise on strategic financing alternatives and balance sheet initiatives. As of August 25, 2026, the reporting persons and KED Icon Holdings, LLC formed a Section 13(d)(3) “group” (the “Proposed Transaction Group”) collectively beneficially owning 306,633,252 Class A shares, to discuss potential strategic and liquidity alternatives and possible capital solutions. The filing states no specific transaction has been determined and emphasizes that no obligation exists to pursue any capital solution.

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Filing Explained

The group’s 306,633,252-share figure includes KED’s holdings, which the reporting persons expressly disclaim owning; the filing therefore does not assign KED’s shares to them individually.

Shares outstanding 421,018,476 shares of Class A Common Stock Shares of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. as of August 6, 2026, used for ownership calculations
Beneficial ownership – Getty Investments entities 178,026,504 shares (42.3%) Class A shares beneficially owned by each of Getty Investments L.L.C., Cheyne Walk Master Fund 2 and Cheyne Walk Trust
Beneficial ownership – Mark Getty 191,374,006 shares (45.5%) Aggregate Class A shares beneficially owned by Mark Getty
Beneficial ownership – October 1993 Trust 5,089,413 shares (1.2%) Class A shares with shared voting and dispositive power held by The October 1993 Trust
Beneficial ownership – The Options Settlement 464,085 shares (0.1%) Class A shares with shared voting and dispositive power held by The Options Settlement
Proposed Transaction Group total beneficial ownership 306,633,252 shares Total Class A shares beneficially owned by the reporting persons and KED Icon Holdings, LLC as a Section 13(d)(3) group
Date group formation acknowledged August 25, 2026 Effective date on which the reporting persons and KED acknowledged formation of the Proposed Transaction Group
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment amends and supplements the Statement on , filed with the SEC"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
beneficially owned financial
"Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 178,026,504.00"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Section 13(d)(3) regulatory
"formation of a "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Act"
strategic financing alternatives financial
"the Issuer publicly disclosed that it was evaluating strategic financing alternatives"
Proposed Transaction Group financial
"collectively, the "Proposed Transaction Group") with respect to any such alternatives"
dispositive power financial
"Shared Dispositive Power 178,026,504.00"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

FAQ

How much of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY) does Mark Getty beneficially own according to this Schedule 13D/A?

The filing reports that Mark Getty beneficially owns 191,374,006 shares of GETY Class A Common Stock, representing 45.5% of the class, based on 421,018,476 shares outstanding as of August 6, 2026.

What is the total GETY ownership attributed to the Proposed Transaction Group?

The amendment states that the reporting persons and KED Icon Holdings, LLC, together called the Proposed Transaction Group, collectively beneficially own 306,633,252 shares of GETY Class A Common Stock. Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by KED.

What strategic actions is GETY evaluating according to this Schedule 13D/A amendment?

GETY is described as evaluating strategic financing alternatives and balance sheet management initiatives related to its capital structure, liquidity position and financial outlook, and has engaged Guggenheim Securities, LLC as its financial advisor in connection with this evaluation.

Does the Proposed Transaction Group commit to any specific capital transaction for GETY?

No. The filing states the reporting persons have not determined to pursue any particular course of action, provide no assurance that any transaction will result, and note they are under no obligation to pursue any capital solution or continue discussions.

What are the share counts for the October 1993 Trust and The Options Settlement in GETY?

The October 1993 Trust reports beneficial ownership of 5,089,413 GETY Class A shares (about 1.2% of the class), while The Options Settlement reports 464,085 shares (about 0.1% of the class), each with shared voting and dispositive power.

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374275105

(CUSIP Number)
K. Niles Bryant
c/o Getty Investments L.L.C., 5390 Kietzke Lane, Suite 202
Reno, NV, 89511
775-412-4300


Jeremiah J. Sullivan, Esq.
c/o Sutton Place Investments, 101 Huntington Avenue, Suite 2100
Boston, MA, 02199-7669
617-217-3500

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
08/25/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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Getty Investments L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ K. Niles Bryant
Name/Title:Officer
Date:08/26/2026
Cheyne Walk Master Fund 2 LP
Signature:/s/ K. Niles Bryant
Name/Title:By: Sutton Place GP LLC, as general partner, K. Niles Bryant, Chief Investment Officer
Date:08/26/2026
Cheyne Walk Trust
Signature:/s/ K. Niles Bryant
Name/Title:By: Remainderman Ltd., its trustee, K. Niles Bryant, Chief Investment Officer
Date:08/26/2026
The October 1993 Trust
Signature:/s/ Zoe Anderson
Name/Title:By: Summit Trust Jersey Limited, as trustee, Zoe Anderson, Director
Date:08/26/2026
Signature:/s/ Alastair Worthy
Name/Title:By: Summit Trust Jersey Limited, as trustee, Alastair Worthy, Client Director
Date:08/26/2026
Mark Getty
Signature:/s/ Mark Getty
Name/Title:Mark Getty
Date:08/26/2026
The Options Settlement
Signature:/s/ Zoe Anderson
Name/Title:By: Summit Trust Jersey Limited, as trustee, Zoe Anderson, Director
Date:08/26/2026
Signature:/s/ Alastair Worthy
Name/Title:By: Summit Trust Jersey Limited, as trustee, Alastair Worthy, Client Director
Date:08/26/2026