Form 4: Getty Images SVP Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Getty Images Senior Vice President Mikael Cho sold 6,807 shares of Class A Common Stock to cover tax withholding obligations related to RSU and PRSU vesting.

Summary

• Mikael Cho, Senior Vice President of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY), reported transactions on September 24, 2025.
• The transactions involved the sale of 6,807 shares of Class A Common Stock.
• These sales were non-discretionary, executed to cover mandatory tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance restricted stock units (PRSUs).
• The sales were conducted under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans adopted on March 16, 2023, and March 21, 2023.
• The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $2.03 per share, with individual trades ranging from $1.97 to $2.15.
• Following these transactions, Mikael Cho directly owns 88,049 shares and indirectly owns 156,903 shares through a spouse, totaling 244,952 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transactions are routine, non-discretionary sales to cover tax obligations related to equity vesting, executed under pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plans. This type of insider selling is generally not indicative of management's sentiment towards the company's future prospects.

Positives

• The sales were non-discretionary and for tax purposes, indicating a routine event rather than a lack of confidence in the company.
• The existence of Rule 10b5-1 plans demonstrates pre-planned transactions, reducing concerns about opportunistic insider trading.

Negatives

• The sale of shares by a Senior Vice President, even for tax purposes, reduces their direct equity stake in the company.
• The weighted average sale price of $2.03 per share is relatively low, which might reflect current market valuation.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this insider transaction report.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitors.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as these are routine tax-related sales, not a discretionary divestment. The total number of shares sold is a small fraction of the company's outstanding shares.

Key Dates

Keywords

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