Current Report · Items 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K

SHUTTERSTOCK, INC.

SSTKNYSEEQUITYCurrent

Other Events

Filed Nov 3, 2025Accepted Nov 3, 2025, 7:59 AM ESTCIK 1549346Accession 0001140361-25-040090

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Shutterstock is in the business of turning ideas into impact. Powered by a global network of millions of creators and our cutting-edge technology, we provide businesses, creatives and brand leaders with the essential, universal ingredients to make their work more effective. Shutterstock offers access to one of the world’s largest and most diverse collections of high-quality licensable assets, specialized training datasets, evaluation tools, and end-to-end strategic partnerships for the full model training lifecycle, as well as advertising and distribution solutions, exclusive editorial content, and full-service studio production - delivering unparalleled resources to fuel great work.

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Items 8.01, 9.01

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Item 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events

Item 8.01. Other Events. On November 3, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (“Press Release”) announcing that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) has referred the Company’s previously announced merger with Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (“Getty Images”) to a Phase 2 review process. Getty Images offered comprehensive remedies to avoid a Phase 2 review and the Company 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. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

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EX-99.1 (by filename) ef20058160_ex99-1.htm

EX-99.1 2 ef20058160_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 UK Competition and Markets Authority Refers Proposed Merger of Shutterstock and Getty Images for Phase 2 Review November 3, 2025 NEW YORK, November 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. About Shutterstock Shutterstock is in the business of turning ideas into impact. Powered by a global network of millions of creators and our cutting-edge technology, we provide businesses, creatives and brand leaders with the essential, universal ingredients to make their work more effective. Shutterstock is home to the world's largest and most diverse collection of high-quality licensable assets, data a…

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