United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority accepted commitments addressing competition concerns over Getty Images’ anticipated acquisition of Shutterstock
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Competition 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…
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