Form 4: Getty Images GC Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Getty Images General Counsel Kjelti Kellough sold 8,268 shares of Class A Common Stock for $2.03 per share to cover tax withholding obligations related to equity vesting.

Summary

  • Kjelti Kellough, General Counsel of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY), reported a sale of 8,268 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The transaction occurred on September 24, 2025, at a weighted average sale price of $2.03 per share, with prices ranging from $1.97 to $2.15.
  • 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 adopted on March 16, 2023.
  • Following the reported transaction, Kjelti Kellough beneficially owns 274,188 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • A Power of Attorney document was filed, appointing Jennifer Leyden and Heather Wilde to act as attorneys-in-fact for SEC filings on behalf of Kjelti Kellough.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary sale to cover tax obligations related to equity vesting, which is a neutral event and does not indicate a change in company fundamentals or executive sentiment.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive landscape analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal impact, as this is a routine, non-discretionary sale for tax purposes and does not signal a change in the executive's confidence or company performance.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/16/2023Date of adoption of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan instructions for equity grants.
07/23/2025Date Power of Attorney was executed by Kjelti Kellough.
09/24/2025Date of the reported transaction (sale of Class A Common Stock).
09/26/2025Date the Form 4 was signed by Kjelti Kellough.

Recommendation

hold

The filing details a routine, non-discretionary sale of shares by an executive to cover tax withholding obligations related to equity vesting. This type of transaction is common and does not reflect a change in the company's fundamentals or the executive's long-term view of the company. Therefore, it does not provide a basis for altering an existing investment thesis.

Keywords

Getty Images, GETY, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Executive Compensation, Tax Withholding, Rule 10b5-1

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