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中文(ZH) Getty Images宣布取消与Shutterstock合并计划

Getty Images cancels $3.7B Shutterstock merger over UK regulator demands · 2 sources tracked

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Getty Images has called off its planned $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock due to conditions set by UK regulators. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority required Shutterstock to sell its editorial business to approve the deal, citing concerns about reduced competition and potential price increases for UK media outlets. Despite initial agreement in January 2025 and antitrust clearance from the US Department of Justice, Getty Images' board unanimously decided not to proceed with the sale of Shutterstock's editorial assets, thus terminating the merger agreement. AI

IMPACT Regulatory scrutiny of AI-related content mergers may slow consolidation in the stock media industry.

RANK_REASON Merger termination due to regulatory intervention by a major competition authority. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Getty Images announces cancellation of merger plan with Shutterstock

    Getty Images周二表示，该公司已取消与Shutterstock的合并计划，因为英国竞争监管机构要求出售Shutterstock的编辑业务作为批准交易的条件，授权视觉内容行业中最大的两家公司于今年1月宣布了这项交易，旨在创建一个价值37亿美元的面向人工智能时代的库存图像巨头。（新浪财经）

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Getty Images is canceling its $3.7 billion Shutterstock merger due to UK restrictions

    Getty Images has moved to terminate a $3.7 billion merger with rival Shutterstock due to restrictions imposed by UK regulators.

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