Form 4: Koch Icon Transfers Getty Images Shares in Internal Reorganization
Beneficial Ownership Change
Koch Icon Investments, LLC transferred 115.2 million shares of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Class A common stock to KED Icon Holdings, LLC as part of an internal reorganization.
Summary
- Koch Icon Investments, LLC transferred 115,259,246 shares of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Class A common stock to KED Icon Holdings, LLC on December 31, 2025.
- The transfer was part of an internal reorganization, and no consideration was paid by KED Icon Holdings, LLC.
- Following this transaction, Koch Icon Investments, LLC beneficially owns 0 shares of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Class A common stock.
- Both Koch Icon Investments, LLC and KED Icon Holdings, LLC are indirectly beneficially owned by Koch, Inc.
- Michael Harris and Brett Watson, who previously served on the Issuer's board as designees of Koch Icon, are now designees of KED Icon Holdings, LLC.
- Koch Icon Investments, LLC may no longer be deemed a 'director by deputization' of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. due to this transfer.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral, as this is a disclosure of an internal reorganization and change in beneficial ownership, not a performance-related announcement for Getty Images Holdings, Inc.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director Designee | Michael Harris (as designee of Koch Icon Investments, LLC) | Michael Harris (as designee of KED Icon Holdings, LLC) | 12/31/2025 | Internal reorganization and transfer of beneficial ownership from Koch Icon Investments, LLC to KED Icon Holdings, LLC. |
| Director Designee | Brett Watson (as designee of Koch Icon Investments, LLC) | Brett Watson (as designee of KED Icon Holdings, LLC) | 12/31/2025 | Internal reorganization and transfer of beneficial ownership from Koch Icon Investments, LLC to KED Icon Holdings, LLC. |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director Deputization Status | Koch Icon Investments, LLC may no longer be deemed a 'director by deputization' of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. following the transfer of shares and the right to designate directors to KED Icon Holdings, LLC. | 12/31/2025 | Shifts the formal designation of certain directors from Koch Icon Investments, LLC to KED Icon Holdings, LLC, reflecting the new beneficial ownership structure within the Koch Inc. group. |
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: No direct impact on the total outstanding shares or market capitalization of Getty Images Holdings, Inc., as this is an internal transfer between entities under common control.
- Corporate Governance: Formal change in which entity (Koch Icon Investments, LLC vs. KED Icon Holdings, LLC) holds the right to designate certain directors on the Getty Images board.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Internal reorganization and transfer of 115,259,246 Class A common shares from Koch Icon Investments, LLC to KED Icon Holdings, LLC. |
| 01/02/2026 | Date of earliest transaction reported on the form and filing date of the Form 4. |
Keywords
Getty Images, GETY, Koch Icon Investments, KED Icon Holdings, Stock Transfer, Internal Reorganization, Beneficial Ownership, SEC Form 4, Class A Common Stock
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