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Get filing alertsUK regulator issues final report on Shutterstock-Getty Images merger after Phase 2 review
Filed May 15, 2026 · Period ending May 15, 2026 · ~1 min read
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UK Competition and Markets Authority completed Phase 2 review of Getty Images merger and issued final report; outcome not disclosed in filing
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Summary
Shutterstock disclosed that the UK Competition and Markets Authority issued its final report on May 15, 2026, following a Phase 2 review of the company's previously announced merger with Getty Images. Phase 2 reviews are in-depth investigations triggered when the regulator identifies potential competition concerns. The filing does not reveal the report's content or whether the CMA cleared, blocked, or imposed conditions on the transaction.
For shareholders, this marks a critical regulatory milestone. The CMA's decision will determine whether the merger can proceed in the UK market or requires structural remedies. Investors should watch for the company's disclosure of the report's findings and any required next steps, as the outcome directly affects the merger's viability and timeline.
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On May 15, 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) issued its final report in connection with its Phase 2 review of Shutterstock, Inc.’s (the “Company”) previously announced merger with Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (“Getty Images”).
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has completed its Phase 2 review of Shutterstock's merger with Getty Images and issued a final report. Phase 2 reviews are in-depth investigations that occur when the CMA has competition concerns; the final report will contain the CMA's decision on whether to clear, block, or require remedies for the merger. The 8-K does not disclose the content or outcome of the final report.
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