Getty could take dual-pronged approach in UK watchdog's Shutterstock deal probe
By Jon Menon ( March 5, 2026, 15:07 GMT | Comment) -- Getty Images may be tempted to take a dual-track approach with the UK merger watchdog by offering remedies while at the same time contesting that any such measures are necessary to ease the regulator’s concerns over its acquisition of Shutterstock. The US photo giant has until 5pm Thursday London time to submit a form with its proposals as part of the Competition and Markets Authority’s phase II review of the deal.Getty Images may be tempted to take a dual-track approach with the UK antitrust watchdog over its acquisition of Shutterstock by offering remedies while contesting that any such measures are necessary to ease the regulator’s concerns....
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