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

The companies initially agreed to the deal in order to fend off AI competition. Getty Images has moved to terminate a $3.7 billion merger with rival Shutterstock due to restrictions imposed by UK regu

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1 Jul 2026 1 days ago 1 min read

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

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