Getty Images and Shutterstock to Merge in a $3.7 Billion Deal

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY) entered a merger agreement on January 7, 2025, with Shutterstock, Inc. (SSTK) forming a major stock-image partnership designed to help both companies thrive in the AI era.

Deal Structure:

As part of the agreement, Shutterstock shareholders can choose one of three options at closing: $28.85 in cash per share, 13.67 shares of Getty Images stock per share, or a combination of 9.17 Getty Images shares and $9.50 in cash per Shutterstock share.

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