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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-076004"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "GETY"
cik: "0001898496"
company_name: "Getty Images Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-07T20:47:18+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-07T20:48:18.298180+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Getty Images terminates merger agreement with Shutterstock; will redeem senior secured notes

## Summary
- Board resolved not to proceed with CMA process for Shutterstock's editorial business sale.
- Merger Agreement terminated effective July 7, 2026 after Second Extended End Date passed.
- Outstanding 10.500% senior secured notes due 2030 to be redeemed following termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-076004
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: GETY
- cik: 0001898496
- company_name: Getty Images Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-07T20:47:18+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.02, 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1898496/000121390026076004/0001213900-26-076004-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1898496/000121390026076004/ea0297316-8ka1_getty.htm

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