Welcome to our dedicated page for Shutterstock SEC filings (Ticker: SSTK), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
Shutterstock, Inc. filings document the company’s public disclosures as an operating business in licensable digital content, creative services and GenAI solutions. Recent Form 8-K reports cover financial results, Regulation FD disclosures, cash dividend declarations, shareholder voting outcomes, material agreements, capital-structure matters and governance events.
The filing record also includes disclosures tied to the company’s Content and Data, Distribution and Services offerings, common stock matters, annual meeting votes, board elections, executive-compensation advisory votes, risk factors and other material events affecting Shutterstock’s reporting obligations and corporate structure.
Shutterstock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 1 to its 2025 proxy statement solely to add missing Inline XBRL data tags, leaving all prior disclosures unchanged. The proxy convenes a virtual 2025 Annual Meeting on December 22, 2025, where stockholders will vote on electing three Class I directors, an advisory say‑on‑pay proposal, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2025.
The proxy also highlights a previously approved merger-of-equals with Getty Images, after which Shutterstock’s stock is expected to be delisted from the NYSE and deregistered once closing conditions and regulatory approvals are satisfied. For 2024, Shutterstock reports 7% revenue growth to $935.3 million, flat income from operations of $68.7 million, a 67% decline in net income to $35.9 million, modestly higher adjusted EBITDA of $247.1 million, and lower operating and free cash flows. The filing details board structure, director and executive pay practices, and strong prior support for executive compensation, with 94.8% say‑on‑pay approval at the 2024 meeting.
Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) is asking stockholders to vote at its virtual 2025 Annual Meeting on December 22, 2025 on three items: electing three Class I directors (founder and Executive Chairman Jonathan Oringer, Rachna Bhasin and AI expert Jaime Teevan), an advisory “say‑on‑pay” vote on executive compensation, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2025.
The proxy highlights a previously approved merger-of-equals with Getty Images Holdings, Inc., after which Shutterstock’s common stock is expected to be delisted from the NYSE and deregistered once customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals are satisfied. Following the merger, the combined Getty Images board is expected to have eleven members, including four designated by Shutterstock.
For 2024, Shutterstock reports revenue of $935.3 million, up 7%, with income from operations of $68.7 million, net income of $35.9 million (down 67%), adjusted EBITDA of $247.1 million, operating cash flow of $32.6 million, and adjusted free cash flow of $108.7 million. Over 4.0 million paying customers drove 134.3 million paid downloads and a collection of 800 million images and 59 million footage clips.
Shutterstock, Inc. scheduled its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders for December 22, 2025, with a record date of November 19, 2025. The company set November 16, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET) as the deadline for stockholder proposals under Rule 14a-8, as well as the cutoff for other bylaw proposals and director nominations, including notices intended for use with a universal proxy card. Further details on attendance and format will appear in the proxy statement.
The Board also declared a cash dividend of $0.33 per common share, payable on December 18, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 4, 2025. These actions outline key governance timelines and a routine capital return ahead of the meeting.
Shutterstock (SSTK) reported an insider transaction by its Chief Financial Officer. On 11/03/2025, the officer converted restricted stock units to common stock (Code M), acquiring 3,635 shares at $0. To cover taxes, 1,465 shares were disposed of at $25.03 (Code F). Following these transactions, direct ownership stands at 3,502 common shares.
Per the footnotes, each RSU equals one share. The RSU award was granted on November 1, 2024 and vests in three equal annual installments beginning November 1, 2025, subject to continued employment.
Shutterstock, Inc. reported Q3 2025 results with revenue of $260.1 million and net income of $13.4 million, or diluted EPS of $0.37. For the first nine months, revenue reached $769.7 million and net income was $61.5 million, supported by strong other income and disciplined costs.
Business mix shifted: Content revenue was $194.4 million in Q3, while Data, Distribution, and Services rose to $65.7 million. Operating income was $32.5 million. The effective tax rate for Q3 was 57.4%.
Cash and balance sheet: Cash and cash equivalents were $165.5 million. Year‑to‑date operating cash flow was $130.5 million. Deferred revenue was $211.6 million, and total debt included $155.0 million on the Revolver and $120.5 million on the Term Loan. Stockholders’ equity was $594.4 million.
Capital returns and equity: The company paid a $0.33 per‑share cash dividend in Q3 (total $11.7 million) and did not repurchase shares during the quarter. As of October 31, 2025, 35,513,216 common shares were outstanding.
Strategic update: The proposed merger with Getty Images advanced through key milestones, including stockholder approvals and an effective Form S‑4; the U.K. CMA referred the transaction to a Phase 2 review, and engagement with U.S. and U.K. regulators continues.
Shutterstock, Inc. furnished a Form 8‑K announcing it issued a press release with financial results for the fiscal period ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Per General Instruction B.2 of Form 8‑K, the information (including Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and not deemed filed, and is also referenced under Item 7.01.
Shutterstock (SSTK) reported a regulatory update on its merger with Getty Images. The UK Competition and Markets Authority has referred the proposed combination to a Phase 2 review. Getty Images had offered comprehensive remedies to avoid this step. The company expressed disappointment with the decision but remains committed to the merger and will continue engaging with the CMA alongside Getty Images to secure the necessary clearances.
The communication also notes prior procedural milestones: Getty Images’ registration statement on Form S-4, which includes the information statement and proxy statement/prospectus, was declared effective on April 30, 2025. Investors can access these materials and related documents via the SEC and both companies’ investor relations websites.
Shutterstock reported that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority intends to refer its proposed merger with Getty Images to a Phase 2 review unless acceptable undertakings are offered to address competition concerns.
The company stated it remains committed to the transaction and will continue engaging with the CMA and working with Getty Images to secure the necessary clearances.
The filing also notes prior SEC registration steps related to the transaction, including effectiveness of Getty Images’ Form S-4 and the availability of the information statement and proxy statement/prospectus for investors.
Shutterstock, Inc. notified investors that it has waived a financing-related closing condition in its proposed merger with Getty Images. The companies agreed on September 18, 2025 to remove the requirement that Getty Images amend or refinance certain existing term loans and senior notes to maturities no earlier than February 19, 2028, so that this condition is no longer required to close the merger.
The filing also notes that in February 2025 Getty Images refinanced its term loans by incurring a new $580 million five-year U.S. dollar term facility and a new €440 million five-year euro term facility. The report reiterates forward-looking risk disclosures about regulatory approvals, integration risks, financing risks and other factors that could affect completion of the merger.
Shutterstock, Inc. notified investors that it has waived a financing-related closing condition in its proposed merger with Getty Images. The companies agreed on September 18, 2025 to remove the requirement that Getty Images amend or refinance certain existing term loans and senior notes to maturities no earlier than February 19, 2028, so that this condition is no longer required to close the merger.
The filing also notes that in February 2025 Getty Images refinanced its term loans by incurring a new $580 million five-year U.S. dollar term facility and a new €440 million five-year euro term facility. The report reiterates forward-looking risk disclosures about regulatory approvals, integration risks, financing risks and other factors that could affect completion of the merger.