Annuncio • Jul 08

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GETY) cancelled the acquisition of Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:SSTK) from BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), The Vanguard Group, Inc. and others in a merger of equals transaction.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GETY) entered into an agreement to acquire Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:SSTK) from BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), The Vanguard Group, Inc. and others for $1.2 billion in a merger of equals transaction on January 6, 2025. On December 10, 2024, Getty Images and Shutterstock entered into a letter agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, Shutterstock stockholders at close can elect to receive one of the following: (i) $28.84870 per share in cash for each share of Shutterstock common stock they own (ii) 13.67237 shares of Getty Images common stock for each share of Shutterstock common stock they own; or (iii) a mixed consideration of 9.17 shares of Getty Images common stock plus $9.50 in cash for each share of Shutterstock common stock they own. Shutterstock shareholder elections at close are subject to proration to ensure that the aggregate consideration payable by Getty Images consist of $9.50 in cash per Shutterstock share as of immediately before close and 9.17 shares of Getty Images stock per Shutterstock share as immediately before close. Based on the common shares outstanding as of the signing date, the aggregate consideration payable by Getty Images would consist of $331 million in cash and 319.4 million shares of Getty Images stock. Shutterstock equity holders with unvested RSU and PSU grants at close will only be eligible to receive the mixed consideration noted above upon vesting with respect to such grants. Shutterstock option holders will have their options and strike prices adjusted by a ratio equal to the sum of (i) 9.17 and (ii) $9.50 divided by the 10-day average closing stock price of Getty Images common stock for the period ending two (2) business days prior to the closing as quoted on NYSE. The combined company will have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion will be named Getty Images Holdings, Inc and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY”. At close, Getty Images stockholders will own approximately 54.7% and Shutterstock stockholders will own approximately 45.3% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. Shutterstock stockholders would receive total merger consideration (i) with an implied value of approximately $33.07 per share after giving effect to a mixed election, (ii) with an implied value of approximately $35.14 per share after giving effect to a stock election, and (iii) with a value of $28.8487 per share after giving effect to a cash election. If the Merger Agreement is terminated Shutterstock will be required to pay Getty Images a termination fee in the amount of $32.7 million. If the Merger Agreement is terminated (a) Getty Images will be required to pay Shutterstock a termination fee in the amount of $32.7 million under certain specified circumstances if Getty Images enters into a superior proposal within 12 months of termination that is thereafter consummated and (b) by Shutterstock pursuant to the Financing Termination Right, Getty Images will be required to pay Shutterstock a termination fee in the amount of $40 million. In no event will Getty Images be required to pay both termination fees. Getty Images’s Chief Executive Officer, Craig Peters, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. The combined company will have an eleven-member Board of Directors, comprised of Getty Images Chief Executive Officer Craig Peters, six directors designated by Getty Images and four directors designated by Shutterstock, including Paul Hennessy, Shutterstock Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the combined company will be Mark Getty, currently Chairman of Getty Images. The transaction is subject to the shareholders of both Shutterstock and Getty Images. The transaction is subject to the regulatory approvals and the extension or refinancing of Getty Images’ existing debt obligations. The transaction is subject to Getty Images’ registration statement on Form S-4 to be filed in connection with the Transactions having becoming effective, the expiration of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act. The transaction was unanimously approved by board of directors of both Shutterstock and Getty Images. The combined company will have expected annual cost synergies between $150 million and $200 million by year three and to be accretive to earnings and cash flow beginning in year two. The transaction is expected to close in second half of 2025. As of April 2, 2025, Getty Images and Shutterstock announced the companies have each received a Request for Additional Information and Documentary Material from the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with the Merger. As of June 10, 2025, Shutterstock’s stockholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement between Shutterstock and Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) (“Getty Images”), with approximately 82% of the issued and outstanding shares of Shutterstock common stock voting in favor. The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties on 22 August 2025 and has a deadline of October 20, 2025 for its phase 1 decision. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025. As on November 3, 2025, UK Competition and Markets Authority Refers Proposed Merger of Shutterstock and Getty Images for Phase 2 Review. As of February 23, 2026, Shutterstock and Getty Images issued a press release announcing that the United States Department of Justice concluded its review of the previously announced merger and the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act has expired. The transaction is expected to close in 2026. On May 15, 2026, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock. CMA independent inquiry group concludes deal can proceed if Shutterstock sells its editorial business. On June 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of Getty Images unanimously resolved (a) not to proceed with the process to sell Shutterstock’s editorial business under the supervision of the CMA, and (b) to terminate the Merger Agreement following the passage of the Second Extended End Date on July 6, 2026, assuming no material change in the aforementioned circumstances prior to July 7, 2026. Berenson & Company, LLC acted as financial advisor to Getty for a fee of $2 million, which was not contingent upon closing of the merger and also contingent upon the closing of the merger, an additional fee of $8 million. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to Getty for an estimated fee of up to $5 million, $3 million of which became payable to J.P. Morgan at the time opinion is delivered and the remainder of which is payable at Getty Images’ sole discretion upon the consummation of the proposed merger. Michael J. Sheerin, Danielle Li, Steven Messina, Jon A. Hlafter and Todd E. Freed of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Brian Lavin of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as legal advisors to Getty. Allen & Company LLC acted as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to Shutter for a fee of approximately $20 million, contingent upon the consummation of the merger. In addition, the engagement letter provides for a fee of $4.5 million payable to Allen & Company upon delivery of its opinion, which is creditable against the transaction fee payable upon consummation of the merger. Kimberly Petillo-Decossard, Ross Sturman, Joseph Rosati, Keith Hallam, Matthew Barnett, George Paul, Heather Greenfield, Marc Israel, Orion Berg, Henrik Patel, David Dreier, Eliza McDougall, Binoy Dharia, Yehuda Rubel and Arlene Arin Hahn of White & Case LLP acted as legal advisor to Shutter. Equiniti Trust Company, LLC acted as transfer agent to Getty Images. D.F. King & Co., Inc. acted as information agent for Shutter. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GETY) cancelled the acquisition of Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:SSTK) from BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), The Vanguard Group, Inc. and others in a merger of equals transaction on July 7, 2026. The transaction was abandoned after Getty Images decided not to accept the UK competition regulator's requirement to sell Shutterstock's editorial business.

Interactive Media and Services Crescita del settore	17.00%
Tasso di crescita dei ricavi	5.70%
Rendimento del capitale proprio	-56.68%
Margine netto	-22.87%
Ultimo aggiornamento sugli utili	30 Jun 2026

Data	Ricavi	Utili	Spese G+A	Spese di R&S
30 Jun 26	901	-206	335	85
31 Mar 26	946	-21	360	89
31 Dec 25	990	45	384	89
30 Sep 25	1,020	60	424	82
30 Jun 25	1,011	64	421	88
31 Mar 25	964	38	404	87
31 Dec 24	935	36	379	88
30 Sep 24	902	36	357	72
30 Jun 24	885	47	358	72
31 Mar 24	874	94	353	81
31 Dec 23	875	110	354	96
30 Sep 23	875	118	343	90
30 Jun 23	846	113	328	79
31 Mar 23	844	82	329	67
31 Dec 22	828	76	331	65
30 Sep 22	816	86	339	64
30 Jun 22	806	79	347	60
31 Mar 22	789	89	339	55
31 Dec 21	773	92	332	52
30 Sep 21	749	101	311	45
30 Jun 21	719	107	290	42
31 Mar 21	689	97	273	43
31 Dec 20	667	72	273	46
30 Sep 20	652	50	269	51
30 Jun 20	646	33	278	54
31 Mar 20	648	17	294	55
31 Dec 19	651	20	292	57
30 Sep 19	646	31	283	54
30 Jun 19	639	33	273	54
31 Mar 19	634	30	265	57
31 Dec 18	623	55	261	59
30 Sep 18	613	42	261	62
30 Jun 18	602	39	260	62
31 Mar 18	580	43	254	58
31 Dec 17	557	17	243	52
30 Sep 17	535	25	230	50
30 Jun 17	517	29	217	49
31 Mar 17	508	33	206	48
31 Dec 16	494	33	196	48
30 Sep 16	480	30	190	44
30 Jun 16	464	24	184	44
31 Mar 16	444	22	176	42
31 Dec 15	425	20	168	41
30 Sep 15	400	20	156	43

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Pacchetto	Dati	Tempistica	Esempio Fonte USA ^*
Dati finanziari della società	10 anni	Conto economico Rendiconto finanziario Bilancio	Modulo SEC 10-K Modulo SEC 10-Q
Stime di consenso degli analisti	+3 anni	Previsioni finanziarie Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti	Rapporti di ricerca degli analisti Blue Matrix
Prezzi di mercato	30 anni	Prezzi delle azioni Dividendi, scissioni e azioni	Dati di mercato ICE Modulo SEC S-1
Proprietà	10 anni	Top azionisti Insider trading	Modulo 4 SEC Modulo 13D SEC
Gestione	10 anni	Team di leadership Consiglio di amministrazione	Modulo SEC 10-K Modulo SEC DEF 14A
Sviluppi principali	10 anni	Annunci aziendali	Modulo 8-K SEC

Analista	Istituzione
Nitin Bansal	BofA Global Research
Youssef Squali	Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Ronald Josey	Citizens JMP Securities, LLC

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