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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-073816"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GETY"
cik: "0001898496"
company_name: "Getty Images Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-06-30T21:19:18+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T21:20:14.991105+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Getty Images terminates merger with Shutterstock; to redeem 10.5% senior secured notes

## Summary
- Board unanimously resolved not to proceed with sale of Shutterstock's editorial business required by UK CMA, and will terminate merger after July 6, 2026.
- Following termination, Getty Images' 10.500% senior secured notes due 2030 will be redeemed via special mandatory redemption.
- Board intends to retain financial advisor to evaluate strategic financing alternatives.
- Merger agreement originally entered Jan 6, 2025; CMA conditioned clearance on sale of Shutterstock's editorial business.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-073816
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GETY
- cik: 0001898496
- company_name: Getty Images Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-06-30T21:19:18+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1898496/000121390026073816/0001213900-26-073816-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1898496/000121390026073816/ea0296572-8k425_getty.htm

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