Shutterstock Shares Fall After Getty Says It Will End Merger

Getty Images Holdings is exploring a merger with Shutterstock, according to people familiar with the matter. No deal terms were disclosed, keeping the news at a preliminary stage but potentially meaningful for valuation and competitive positioning in the media licensing space.

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Getty Images Holdings is exploring a merger with Shutterstock, according to people familiar with the matter. No deal terms were disclosed, keeping the news at a preliminary stage but potentially meaningful for valuation and competitive positioning in the media licensing space.