Getty Images Holdings, Inc. is actively assessing strategic financing alternatives to improve liquidity and has engaged Guggenheim Securities as financial advisor. The company intends to rely on available 30-day grace periods for interest payments due on its Senior Unsecured Notes (9.750% due 2027 and 14.000% due 2028) on September 1, 2026, though it retains sufficient cash to make these payments immediately. This decision does not constitute an event of default. The company is exploring a potential capital solution from its majority equity holders who have formed a group to advance discussions. Getty Images Holdings operates in the digital media and intellectual property industry, providing visual content and imagery licensing services.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. reported the immediate resignation of board member Chinh Chu on August 27, 2026, citing no disagreements with company operations. The filing details a legal settlement regarding warrant agreement breaches in Funicular Funds LP v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. A New York court entered judgment against the Company totaling $92,306,578, including 9% pre-judgment interest, payable to multiple plaintiffs such as Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund and MPF Broadway Convexity Fund I. On August 25, 2026, Getty Images and the Plaintiffs entered a standstill agreement requiring a partial payment of approximately $4,153,796 (4.5% of the judgment) to be credited against the total debt. The Plaintiffs agreed not to enforce the judgment for sixty days following their August 26 filing of the proposed judgment form. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. operates in the visual media industry, providing stock photography, footage, and editorial images.

Getty Images Holdings reported a net loss of $85.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to a $34.4 million loss in the prior year period. Revenue decreased 2.5% year-over-year to $229.1 million, with Creative revenue down 2.6% and Editorial revenue up 9.2%. Adjusted EBITDA fell 8.4% to $62.3 million. The company terminated its merger agreement with Shutterstock in July 2026, leading to the redemption of $628.4 million in Senior Secured Notes funded by escrow amounts. Total debt stood at $2.1 billion as of June 30, 2026, and ending cash balance was $51.6 million. The company withdrew financial guidance while evaluating strategic financing alternatives to address liquidity concerns.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. appointed Elizabeth Abrams and Thomas Walper to its Board of Directors effective July 20, 2026, with Ms.. Abrams also joining the Audit Committee. Hilary Schneider resigned from the Board, Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee on the same date. The company has also engaged Guggenheim Securities, LLC as a financial advisor to assist with strategic financing alternatives and balance sheet management. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. is a provider of visual content and stock photography services.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. terminated its Merger Agreement with Shutterstock, Inc. on July 7, 2026, following the expiration of the Second Extended End Date on July 6, 2026. The termination occurred because the Board of Directors decided not to proceed with the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business as required by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority. Following the termination, the company's 10.500% senior secured notes due 2030 will be redeemed. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. provides visual media and stock photography services.

Getty Images Holdings, Inc. terminated its Merger Agreement with Shutterstock, Inc. on July 7, 2026, following the failure to satisfy conditions related to the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business under U.K. Competition and Markets Authority supervision. Following the termination, the company's outstanding 10.500% senior secured notes due 2030 will be redeemed. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. operates in the visual media and stock photography industry.