Getty Images abandons plan to sell Shutterstock editorial business, moves to terminate merger agreement

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  • Getty Images’ board moved to abandon the planned merger with Shutterstock, citing a U.K. CMA clearance condition tied to divesting Shutterstock’s editorial business.
  • The board resolved not to pursue that divestiture process under CMA supervision.
  • Getty Images plans to terminate the merger agreement after the Second Extended End Date on July 6, 2026, barring a material change before July 7.
  • Termination would trigger a special mandatory redemption of Getty Images, Inc.’s 10.500% senior secured notes due 2030 under the Oct. 21, 2025 indenture.
  • The board plans to hire a financial adviser to review strategic financing alternatives.


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