Getty Images and Shutterstock have received unconditional antitrust clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for their proposed merger of equals. The companies expect to deliver substantial synergies across SG&A and CAPEX following close. They are awaiting final approval from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, with a decision expected by April 19, 2026.

The global stock music market is projected to grow from $1.45 billion in 2024 to $2.40 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.76%. North America leads with 50% market share, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Key growth drivers include AI-enhanced music creation, subscription models, and demand for culturally authentic soundscapes. Major platforms like Shutterstock, Epidemic Sound, and Artlist compete in an increasingly consolidated market, though oversupply and generic content pose challenges.

Getty Images has renewed its long-standing partnership with NASCAR, extending its role as the Official Photography Partner since 2006. The agreement includes Getty Images providing high-quality, real-time imagery from all NASCAR series races and events, with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and distribution through gettyimages.com. Getty Images' motorsport collection comprises 190,000 NASCAR-owned assets and 1.2 million NASCAR images.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the proposed merger between Getty Images and Shutterstock to a Phase 2 review process, despite Getty Images offering comprehensive remedies to avoid the review.

Getty Images and Perplexity have signed a global multi-year licensing agreement allowing Perplexity to display Getty Images' content across its AI-powered search tools, with a focus on proper image attribution and creator recognition.

Getty Images is pricing $628.4 million in senior secured notes to support its proposed merger with Shutterstock, with proceeds intended to pay cash consideration and refinance Shutterstock's debt.

Getty Images successfully completed an early exchange offer for its 9.750% Senior Notes due 2027, with 98.22% of notes tendered, to be replaced by new 14.000% Senior Notes due 2028.

Shutterstock reported strong Q2 2025 financial performance, with revenues of $267.0 million (up 21% year-over-year), net income of $29.4 million, and record levels in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company also highlighted its pending merger with Getty Images.

Getty Images and Shutterstock, two leading photo-sharing companies, have announced that Shutterstock's shareholders have approved the merger of the two companies. The combined entity will be well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of customers through investments in content creation, event coverage, and product and technology innovation.

Shutterstock shareholders have approved the company's merger with Getty Images, with approximately 82% voting in favor. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential violations of federal and state laws by certain officers of Getty Images Holdings, Driven Brands Holdings, Hasbro, and Otter Tail Corporation. The investigations seek to determine if the companies' officers or directors harmed the companies by breaching their fiduciary duties or violating securities laws.

Getty Images and WWE have announced a new photography partnership, where Getty Images will exclusively distribute and license WWE-owned imagery for editorial and commercial uses worldwide.