Getty’s $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UK

UK probing Getty-Shutterstock merger over competition concerns

The UK competition watchdog is concerned that a Getty-Shutterstock merger might lead to higher prices and lower quality content for consumers.

Ticker: Getty’s $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation; France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls

Britain’s antitrust watchdog said Monday that it is escalating its investigation of plans by Getty Images to buy rival Shutterstock, stepping up scrutiny of the $3.7 billion deal that would create a visual content giant. The Competition and Markets Authority said that it was opening an in-depth merger investigation after its preliminary inquiry raised concerns that the deal would result in higher prices, worse commercial terms, or lower quality …

Getty’s $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UK

LONDON (AP) — Britain's antitrust watchdog said Monday that it is escalating its investigation of plans by Getty Images to buy rival Shutterstock…

Getty's $3.7 billion attempt to buy Shutterstock faces in-depth investigation in the UK

Britain's antitrust watchdog is intensifying its investigation into Getty Images' plan to buy Shutterstock. The $3.7 billion deal would create a visual content giant.

Getty’s $3.7 Billion Shutterstock Deal Faces In-Depth UK Probe

Getty Images Holdings Inc.’s plan to acquire rival stock-photo provider Shutterstock Inc. will face an in-depth probe from the UK’s deal watchdog amid concerns the tie-up could hamper competition.

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

LONDON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) (“Getty Images”) today received notice from the UK’s Competition and...