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In Chapter 11 in Delaware. Drew $85 million of a $143 million bankruptcy loan on October 23. An ad hoc group of equity holders moved on November 9 for an official committee, with a hearing set for November 17; creditors vote by November 30 and the confirmation hearing is December 15.

Getty Images filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on October 21, after its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock collapsed under UK antitrust pressure. The stock-photo company carries about $2.1 billion in debt.

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As of May 2026: Acquiring Shutterstock in merger of equals

Getty Images and Shutterstock announced a $3.7 billion merger on January 7, 2025. The two largest stock photo companies will control roughly 75% of the global market. Getty shareholders get 54.7% of the combined company, Shutterstock gets 45.3%.

Updated May 19