Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) CEO restructures option grants in exchange offer

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Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Craig Warren Peters reported an exchange of stock options on March 27, 2026. He disposed of several existing option grants, including tranches for 371,553, 1,565,691, and 2,697,618 shares of Class A common stock with exercise prices between $2.74 and $10.00 per share, as dispositions to the issuer.

In the same filing, he received new option grants covering 580,535, 248,295, 228,202, and 212,711 shares at exercise prices of $0.75, $3.00, $4.00, and $5.00 per share, expiring on March 27, 2036. A footnote explains these transactions reflect an exchange of existing options for new options under the company’s exchange offer, with each new option retaining the same vesting schedule as the option it replaced.

Insider Trade Summary

10 transactions reported

Mixed 10 txns

Insider Peters Craig Warren

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	371,553	$0.00	--
Disposition	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	1,565,691	$0.00	--
Disposition	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	2,697,618	$0.00	--
Disposition	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	500,000	$0.00	--
Disposition	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	500,000	$0.00	--
Disposition	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	500,000	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	580,535	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	248,295	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	228,202	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	212,711	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Options disposed at $3.13: 371,553 options Options disposed at $2.74: 2,697,618 options Higher-strike options disposed: 500,000 options each at $6.00, $8.00, $10.00 +3 more

6 metrics

Options disposed at $3.13 371,553 options Existing option grant with $3.13 exercise price disposed to issuer

Options disposed at $2.74 2,697,618 options Existing option grant with $2.74 exercise price disposed to issuer

Higher-strike options disposed 500,000 options each at $6.00, $8.00, $10.00 Multiple tranches of existing options returned to issuer

New options at $0.75 580,535 options New stock option grant expiring March 27, 2036

New options at $3.00 248,295 options New stock option grant expiring March 27, 2036

New options at $4.00 and $5.00 228,202 and 212,711 options New grants with common March 27, 2036 expiration

Key Terms

exchange offer, Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO, Eligible Options, New Options, +1 more

5 terms

exchange offer financial

"issued by Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") pursuant to the Company's exchange offer."

An exchange offer is a proposal where a company asks investors to swap existing securities, like bonds or shares, for new ones, often with different terms or maturity dates. It matters to investors because it can affect the value of their holdings and the company's financial strategy, potentially providing benefits like better interest rates or reduced debt.

Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO regulatory

"described in the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2026"

A tender offer statement on Schedule TO is a formal regulatory filing that lays out the full terms, timeline, and conditions of a public offer to buy shares from existing shareholders. Think of it as a detailed invitation that explains who is buying, how much they’ll pay, how long the offer runs, and any rules or financing behind it. Investors use it to judge the fairness, likelihood and timing of a buyout and its likely effect on share value and control.

Eligible Options financial

"Reflects an exchange of existing stock options (the "Eligible Options") for new stock options"

New Options financial

"for new stock options (the "New Options") issued by Getty Images Holdings, Inc."

vesting schedule financial

"Each New Option has the same vesting schedule as the corresponding Eligible Option."

A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/31/2026 - 04:30 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Peters Craig Warren

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O GETTY IMAGES HOLDINGS, INC.

605 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 400

(Street)

SEATTLE

WASHINGTON

98104

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. [ GETY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$3.13	03/27/2026		D⁽¹⁾			371,553	⁽¹⁾	02/26/2027	Class A Common Stock	371,553	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$3.13	03/27/2026		D⁽¹⁾			1,565,691	⁽¹⁾	03/01/2027	Class A Common Stock	1,565,691	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$2.74	03/27/2026		D⁽¹⁾			2,697,618	⁽¹⁾	04/10/2029	Class A Common Stock	2,697,618	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$6	03/27/2026		D⁽¹⁾			500,000	⁽¹⁾	03/16/2033	Class A Common Stock	500,000	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$8	03/27/2026		D⁽¹⁾			500,000	⁽¹⁾	03/16/2033	Class A Common Stock	500,000	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$10	03/27/2026		D⁽¹⁾			500,000	⁽¹⁾	03/16/2033	Class A Common Stock	500,000	⁽¹⁾	0	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$0.75	03/27/2026		A⁽¹⁾		580,535		⁽¹⁾	03/27/2036	Class A Common Stock	580,535	⁽¹⁾	580,535	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$3	03/27/2026		A⁽¹⁾		248,295		⁽¹⁾	03/27/2036	Class A Common Stock	248,295	⁽¹⁾	248,295	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$4	03/27/2026		A⁽¹⁾		228,202		⁽¹⁾	03/27/2036	Class A Common Stock	228,202	⁽¹⁾	228,202	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$5	03/27/2026		A⁽¹⁾		212,711		⁽¹⁾	03/27/2036	Class A Common Stock	212,711	⁽¹⁾	212,711	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects an exchange of existing stock options (the "Eligible Options") for new stock options (the "New Options") issued by Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") pursuant to the Company's exchange offer. The material terms of the New Options are described in the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2026, as amended. Each New Option has the same vesting schedule as the corresponding Eligible Option.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kjelti Kellough, as attorney in fact for Craig Peters	03/31/2026
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FAQ

What did Getty Images (GETY) CEO Craig Peters report in this insider filing?

Craig Peters reported an exchange of stock options with Getty Images Holdings. He surrendered multiple existing option grants back to the company and received new options in return, keeping similar vesting terms but with updated exercise prices and a new expiration date in March 2036.

How many Getty Images (GETY) stock options did the CEO dispose of in the exchange?

The CEO disposed of several existing option grants, including tranches for 371,553, 1,565,691 and 2,697,618 underlying Class A shares. These were recorded as dispositions to the issuer as part of a broader option exchange offer described in a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO.

What new Getty Images (GETY) stock options did Craig Peters receive?

Craig Peters received new stock options on March 27, 2026, covering 580,535, 248,295, 228,202 and 212,711 Class A shares. The new options have exercise prices of $0.75, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 per share and share a common expiration date of March 27, 2036.

Was this Getty Images (GETY) CEO transaction an open-market buy or sell of shares?

The reported activity was not an open-market stock purchase or sale. It was an exchange of existing stock options for new stock options, recorded as dispositions to the issuer and option grants, under a company exchange offer, with no market trade in common shares described.

What does the footnote reveal about Getty Images (GETY) CEO option changes?

The footnote states the transactions reflect an exchange of existing "Eligible Options" for new "New Options" under Getty Images’ exchange offer. It notes that the material terms are described in a Schedule TO filed March 2, 2026, and that each new option keeps the same vesting schedule as its predecessor.

What are the exercise prices on the exchanged Getty Images (GETY) options?

Disposed options had exercise prices such as $3.13, $2.74, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per share. The newly granted options carry exercise prices of $0.75, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 per share, all tied to Class A common stock and expiring on March 27, 2036.