Getty Images' $3.7B Shutterstock Acquisition Faces UK Investigation Over Antitrust Concerns

Britain's antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority, has opened an in-depth merger investigation into Getty Images' $3.7 billion bid to acquire rival Shutterstock. The proposed deal would create a visual content giant and raise concerns over higher prices, worse commercial terms, and lower quality of editorial and stock images. Getty Images expressed disappointment but remains committed to the deal. The CMA has until April 16 to make a final decision.