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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-25-016275"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GETY"
cik: "0001898496"
company_name: "Getty Images Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-04-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-24T00:04:22.510207+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DOJ issues Second Request for Getty/Shutterstock merger; HSR waiting period extended

## Summary
- Second Request from DOJ under HSR Act extends waiting period until 30 days after substantial compliance.
- Getty Images and Shutterstock intend to cooperate with DOJ and other regulators for clearance.
- Parties continue to expect the merger to close in the second half of 2025.
- Transaction remains subject to Shutterstock stockholder approval and customary closing conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-25-016275
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GETY
- cik: 0001898496
- company_name: Getty Images Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-04-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1898496/000162828025016275/0001628280-25-016275-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1898496/000162828025016275/gety-20250402.htm

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