Getty Images Holdings, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
On May 15, 2026, Getty Images Holdings, Inc. disclosed (Form 8-K, Item 8.01) that the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued its final report in connection with the CMA’s Phase 2 review of Getty Images’ previously announced merger with Shutterstock Inc. The filing also includes standard Item 9.01 disclosures and a customary forward‑looking statements caution.

Key Details

• CMA final report issued: May 15, 2026 (Phase 2 review of the Getty–Shutterstock merger).
• Parties: Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and Shutterstock Inc. (the proposed merger previously announced).
• Transaction disclosure history: Getty filed the S-4 on March 31, 2025 (pre‑effective amendment April 28, 2025); the registration statement was declared effective and a final prospectus was filed April 30, 2025.
• The 8-K reiterates forward‑looking statement caution and directs investors to review the information statement/proxy statement and other SEC filings for details.

Why It Matters
A CMA Phase 2 final report is a material regulatory milestone in a merger review process. The issuance of the report may contain findings, remedies, or next steps that could affect timing, required approvals, or the structure of the proposed transaction. This 8-K notifies investors that the report has been issued but does not summarize its contents—investors should review the CMA report and Getty/Shutterstock SEC filings (information statement/proxy/prospectus) for specifics and consult the companies’ risk factor disclosures for potential impacts.