Shutterstock grants 23,107 RSUs to director

A Shutterstock director received a 23,107-unit RSU equity award that vests in full by mid-2027, contingent on continued board service.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Shutterstock, Inc. (symbol: SSTK) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Thompson Michael N. Jr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) reported that director Michael N. Thompson Jr. received a grant of 23,107 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on September 8, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock and will vest in full on the earlier of June 10, 2027, or the date immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, subject to his continued service. Following this grant, he holds 23,107 RSUs directly, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 23,107 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Thompson Michael N. Jr.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit F1, F2	23,107	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 23,107 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
2. F2. RSU award granted on September 8, 2026 that vests in full on the earlier of June 10, 2027, or the date immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on such vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 23,107 units Underlying common shares: 23,107 shares Grant date: September 8, 2026 +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs granted 23,107 units Restricted Stock Unit award to director on September 8, 2026

Underlying common shares 23,107 shares Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of common stock

Grant date September 8, 2026 Date of RSU award to the director

Vesting date trigger June 10, 2027 Vests on the earlier of June 10, 2027 or the date immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Holdings after transaction 23,107 RSUs Director’s direct RSU holdings following the grant

Transaction price per RSU $0.00 per unit Equity award granted without cash payment by the director

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, contingent right, Annual Meeting of Shareholders

3 terms

Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock"

Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"or the date immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Shutterstock (SSTK) report for Michael N. Thompson Jr.?

Shutterstock reported that director Michael N. Thompson Jr. received a grant of 23,107 Restricted Stock Units on September 8, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Shutterstock common stock, subject to vesting conditions and continued service.

When do the new RSUs granted to the Shutterstock (SSTK) director vest?

The 23,107 RSUs granted to the Shutterstock director vest in full on the earlier of June 10, 2027, or the date immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, provided he continues to serve through that vesting date.

How many Shutterstock (SSTK) RSUs does Michael N. Thompson Jr. hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Michael N. Thompson Jr. holds 23,107 Restricted Stock Units directly. Each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of Shutterstock common stock upon vesting, subject to the stated service-based condition.

Was the Shutterstock (SSTK) RSU grant to the director made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and there is no footnote stating that the grant was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or other pre-arranged trading plan.

What type of security was granted to the Shutterstock (SSTK) director on September 8, 2026?

The security granted was a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU). Each RSU is described as a contingent right to receive one share of Shutterstock’s common stock, rather than an immediate issuance of shares, and is subject to vesting based on continued service.

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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

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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^*

Thompson Michael N. Jr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SHUTTERSTOCK, INC.

350 FIFTH AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10118

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Shutterstock, Inc. [ SSTK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	09/08/2026		A		23,107		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	23,107	$0	23,107	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. RSU award granted on September 8, 2026 that vests in full on the earlier of June 10, 2027, or the date immediately preceding the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on such vesting date.

	/s/ Colleen Kearney, Attorney-in-Fact	09/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)