Form 4: Getty Images Chief of Staff Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Getty Images Holdings, Inc.'s Chief of Staff, Michael Teaster, sold 1,331 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $1.77 to cover tax withholding obligations related to equity vesting.

Summary

• Michael Teaster, Chief of Staff at Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY), disposed of 1,331 shares of Class A Common Stock.
• The transaction occurred on June 25, 2025, at a weighted average sale price of $1.77 per share, with individual trades ranging from $1.71 to $1.85.
• The sale was non-discretionary and executed to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units.
• This transaction was conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which was adopted on March 16, 2023.
• Following this transaction, Michael Teaster beneficially owns 248,796 shares of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary sale by an insider to cover tax obligations related to equity vesting, which is a common practice and does not indicate a change in sentiment towards the company's prospects.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing details a past transaction and does not provide any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Management Comments

• The non-discretionary sales to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plan instructions adopted in connection by the Reporting Person in award agreements, dated March 16, 2023, for the respective equity grants.
• This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $1.71 to $1.85. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Industry Context

This SEC Form 4 filing is specific to an insider transaction at Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The sale represents a minor dilution of outstanding shares, but given the small volume and routine nature, the impact on existing shareholders is negligible.

Key Dates

Keywords

Getty Images, GETY, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Michael Teaster, Tax Withholding, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Restricted Stock Units, Rule 10b5-1