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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-027078"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SSTK"
cik: "0001549346"
company_name: "Shutterstock, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-01T11:36:37+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-01T11:40:10.474655+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Shutterstock and Getty Images merger terminated after CMA conditions; deal to end July 6, 2026

## Summary
- Getty Images board resolved not to sell Shutterstock's editorial business as required by UK CMA; Merger Agreement to terminate after July 6, 2026.
- Shutterstock CEO Paul Hennessy highlights strong standalone position, cash position, and free cash flow generation.
- Company will provide business update in Q2 2026 earnings release.
- Merger originally announced Jan 6, 2025; CMA clearance conditioned on editorial business sale.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-027078
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SSTK
- cik: 0001549346
- company_name: Shutterstock, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-01T11:36:37+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1549346/000114036126027078/0001140361-26-027078-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1549346/000114036126027078/ef20077175_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001140361-26-027078.txt

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