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Shutterstock to remain separate from Getty during UK deal probe

By Jon Menon ( December 1, 2025, 12:09 GMT | Insight) -- Shutterstock has agreed not to integrate its business with Getty Images while the UK antitrust regulator conducts an in-depth probe of the potential US merger. The Competition and Markets Authority is scheduled to complete a phase II investigation in April after its initial review raised concerns that the transaction may lead to higher prices, worse commercial terms and/or lower quality provision of editorial and stock imagery.Image provider Shutterstock has agreed not to integrate its business with rival Getty Images while the UK antitrust regulator conducts an in-depth probe of the potential US merger....

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