Getty Images Holdings, Inc. has officially terminated its Merger Agreement with Shutterstock, Inc., effective July 7, 2026. The decision was made after Getty's Board of Directors chose not to proceed with the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business, a condition required for clearance by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Key Details
- Termination Date: The merger agreement was terminated on July 7, 2026.
- Reason for Termination: Getty's board decided against a divestiture of Shutterstock's editorial business, a condition imposed by the U.K. CMA that Getty was not required to accept under the agreement's terms.
- Financial Consequence: Following the termination, Getty Images' 10.500% senior secured notes due 2030 will be redeemed.