UK Competition and Markets Authority Refers Proposed Merger of Shutterstock and Getty Images for Phase 2 Review

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) ("Shutterstock") today received notice from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") that the CMA has referred the proposed merger of Shutterstock and Getty Images Holdings, Inc. ("Getty Images") to a Phase 2 review process. Getty Images offered comprehensive remedies to avoid a Phase 2 review and Shutterstock is disappointed at the CMA's decision but remains committed to the proposed merger and will continue to engage with the CMA and work with Getty Images to expeditiously secure the necessary clearances. 

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