SCHEDULE: Neuberger Berman Reduces Getty Images Stake to 13.3%
Beneficial Ownership Update
Neuberger Berman Group LLC reported a reduction in its beneficial ownership of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock to 13.3% following an in-kind distribution and open market sales.
Summary
- Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers Holdings LLC, and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC collectively reported beneficial ownership of 55,213,295 shares of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock.
- This represents approximately 13.3% of the Class A Common Stock outstanding, based on 415,860,181 shares outstanding as of November 5, 2025.
- On December 17, 2025, NBOKS Master Fund commenced a pro-rata, in-kind distribution of 15,428,050 shares of Class A Common Stock to its sole limited partners, who then further distributed these shares to their limited partners.
- On October 31, 2025, NBOKS Master Fund sold 3,470,917 shares of Class A Common Stock in the open market at a weighted-average price of $2.2732 per share, with individual transactions ranging from $1.97 to $2.75.
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: The filing reports a reduction in a significant institutional investor's stake through both distribution and open market sales, which can be perceived as a slightly negative signal for the issuer's stock, although the filing itself is purely factual.
Positives
- NA
Negatives
- A significant institutional investor, Neuberger Berman, reduced its beneficial ownership in Getty Images Holdings, Inc. through both an in-kind distribution and open market sales.
- The sale of 3,470,917 shares at a weighted-average price of $2.2732, with a range as low as $1.97, could be perceived as a negative signal regarding the investor's conviction or the stock's near-term prospects.
Risks
- NA
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- NA
Industry Context
This filing primarily details a change in beneficial ownership by a specific institutional investor and does not provide broader insights into industry trends or competitive landscape for Getty Images Holdings, Inc.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- NA
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Legal Proceedings
- NA
Related Party Transactions
- NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. may interpret the reduction in Neuberger Berman's stake as a signal, potentially influencing market sentiment and trading activity for the Class A Common Stock.
Next Steps
- The Reporting Persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the reported range.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-08-01 | Initial Schedule 13D filed by Reporting Persons. |
| 2022-09-20 | Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed. |
| 2023-04-26 | Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed. |
| 2024-11-22 | Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed. |
| 2025-10-31 | NBOKS Master Fund sold 3,470,917 shares of Class A Common Stock in the open market. Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D filed. |
| 2025-11-05 | Date as of which 415,860,181 shares of Class A Common Stock were outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q. |
| 2025-12-17 | NBOKS Master Fund commenced a pro-rata, in-kind distribution of 15,428,050 shares of Class A Common Stock. |
| 2025-12-19 | Date of signing for Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D. |
Keywords
Getty Images, Neuberger Berman, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Distribution, Stock Sale, Institutional Investor
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