United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
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Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on report finding that Getty Images’ acquisition of Shutterstock may result in lessening of competition in supply of editorial content
On 12 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on its interim report regarding Getty Images’ proposed acquisition of Shutterstock. The CMA provisionally found that the transaction may result in a substantial le…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority opened consultation on report finding that Getty Images’ acquisition of Shutterstock may result in lessening of competition in supply of editorial content
On 19 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on its interim report regarding Getty Images’ proposed acquisition of Shutterstock until 12 March 2026. The CMA provisionally found that the transaction may resul…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority accepted commitments addressing competition concerns over Getty Images’ anticipated acquisition of Shutterstock
On 26 November 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) accepted the interim undertakings offered by Shutterstock, pursuant to Section 80 of the Enterprise Act 2002, in relation to the anticipated acquisition by Getty Images Holdings. The c…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority opened phase 2 investigation into Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
On 3 November 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) referred Getty Images’ proposed acquisition of Shutterstock to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after identifying competition concerns. Following its initial review, the CMA found that…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority found Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images may lessen competition and requested commitments to address competition concerns
On 20 October 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued its Phase 1 decision on Getty Images Holdings’ proposed acquisition of Shutterstock. The CMA found that the merger may result in a substantial lessening of competition in the sup…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority launched phase 1 merger inquiry into anticipated acquisition of Shutterstock by Getty Images
On 22 August 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched its phase 1 merger inquiry into the anticipated acquisition by Getty Images Holdings of Shutterstock by issuing a notice to the parties pursuant to paragraph (b) of the definiti…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority closes consultation on Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
On 7 July 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes consultation on Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002. The transaction may affect markets for goods or services in the Uni…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority opened consultation on Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images
On 23 June 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened consultation on Shutterstock's acquisition of Getty Images under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002, until 7 July 2025. The transaction may affect markets for goods or…
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