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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. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 19, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of March 5, 2026. This payment provides direct cash returns to holders of Shutterstock’s common stock on those key dates.
Shutterstock, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 22, 2025, with a quorum present as 31,293,114 of 35,520,353 outstanding common shares were represented in person or by proxy as of the November 19, 2025 record date.
Stockholders elected three Class III directors — Jonathan Oringer, Rachna Bhasin, and Jaime Teevan — to serve until the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until earlier departure events. Support ranged from about 28.3 million to 29.0 million votes “for” each nominee, with broker non-votes of 2,131,887 on each director proposal.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, with 24,891,023 votes for, 4,240,770 against, 29,434 abstentions, and 2,131,887 broker non-votes. In addition, they ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, with 31,007,244 votes for, 280,835 against, and 5,035 abstentions.
Shutterstock, Inc. reported that its Chief Executive Officer and director received a new equity award in the form of restricted stock units. On December 1, 2025, the reporting person was granted 375,110 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Shutterstock common stock.
The RSU award vests in full on July 1, 2027, provided the executive remains employed with the company through that date. The RSUs were granted in lieu of performance stock units (PSUs) under an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Getty Images Holdings, Inc., which requires Shutterstock to award RSUs instead of PSUs on an ongoing basis.
Shutterstock, Inc. reported that its Compensation Committee approved a special equity award for chief executive officer Paul J. Hennessy. The award consists of 375,110 restricted stock units (RSUs), with a total target value of $8.5 million, based on the average closing price of Shutterstock’s common stock over the 30 trading days before the December 1, 2025 grant date.
The RSUs are designed to support Mr. Hennessy’s retention through an additional service period and the closing of Shutterstock’s previously disclosed pending merger with Getty Images Holdings, Inc.. They vest on July 1, 2027, subject to his continued service, or earlier upon certain termination events, including a termination without Cause or, following a change in control that would include closing of the pending merger, a termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason, as defined in his employment agreement.
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.