Getty Images and Shutterstock agree to merge, creating premier visual content company

Getty Images Holdings, Inc.

Definitive merger agreement signed on January 6, 2025; transaction structured as a merger of equals.
Combined company expected to benefit from complementary strengths in premium and mid-market content.
Merger aims to strengthen Getty Images' balance sheet and reduce debt levels.
Deal subject to regulatory clearance and approvals from both companies' stockholders.
Combined entity will invest in AI, 3D, and expanded event coverage.

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