United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority launched phase 1 merger inquiry into anticipated acquisition of Shutterstock by Getty Images
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Competition 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…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
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2025-06-23
in consultation
2025-07-07
processing consultation
2025-08-22
under deliberation
2025-10-20
under investigation
2025-11-03
under investigation
2025-11-26
under investigation
2026-02-19
in consultation
2026-03-11
in consultation
2026-03-12
processing consultation
2026-03-18
processing consultation