US EditionGetty’s $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UK
The UK Competition and Markets Authority cited risks of higher prices and lower quality in editorial and stock images if Getty Images and Shutterstock merge in a $3.7 billion deal.
- Getty Images faces an in-depth investigation in the UK over its $3.7 billion attempt to acquire Shutterstock, a stock image platform.
- Getty Images filed a registration statement with the SEC, including an information statement and proxy statement/prospectus related to the proposed transaction.
- Investors and security holders are urged to read the information statement and proxy statement/prospectus carefully as they contain important information about the proposed transaction.
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Ticker: Getty’s $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation; France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls
Britain’s antitrust watchdog said Monday that it is escalating its investigation of plans by Getty Images to buy rival Shutterstock, stepping up scrutiny of the $3.7 billion deal that would create a visual content giant. The Competition and Markets Authority said that it was opening an in-depth merger investigation after its preliminary inquiry raised concerns that the deal would result in higher prices, worse commercial terms, or lower quality …
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Getty’s $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UK
LONDON (AP) — Britain's antitrust watchdog said Monday that it is escalating its investigation of plans by Getty Images to buy rival Shutterstock…
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Getty's $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UK
Britain's antitrust watchdog is intensifying its investigation into Getty Images' plan to buy Shutterstock. The $3.7 billion deal would create a visual content giant.
UK Competition and Markets Authority Refers Proposed Merger of Getty Images and Shutterstock for Phase 2 Review - Getty Images Holdings (NYSE:GETY)
LONDON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GETY) ("Getty Images") today received notice from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") that the CMA has referred the proposed merger of Getty Images and Shutterstock Inc. ("Shutterstock") to a Phase 2 review process. Getty Images offered comprehensive remedies to avoid a Phase 2 review and is disappointed at the CMA's decision but remains committed to the p…
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