Shutterstock, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• On February 23, 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. and Getty Images Holdings, Inc. issued a joint press release announcing that the U.S. Department of Justice completed its review of the previously announced merger and the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period expired without conditions. The press release is attached to the 8‑K as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• DOJ review concluded and HSR waiting period expired without conditions on February 23, 2026.
• Press release announcing this outcome is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K.
• The companies previously filed a registration statement on Form S‑4 (initially filed March 31, 2025; amended April 28, 2025; declared effective April 30, 2025) and a final prospectus on April 30, 2025.
• The filing reiterates forward‑looking statement disclosures and directs investors to the information statement/proxy statement/prospectus and other SEC filings for full details.

Why It Matters

• The DOJ clearance of the HSR waiting period removes one regulatory timing hurdle for the proposed merger, reducing uncertainty tied specifically to the antitrust waiting-period process. Investors should still review the information statement/proxy statement/prospectus and other SEC filings referenced in the 8‑K for remaining conditions, approvals, and timing details before making investment or voting decisions.