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Posted on October 20, 2025
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The UK regulator warns that the Getty-Shutterstock merger could harm competition, urging remedies by October 27 or face a full investigation.
(Reuters) -Britain's competition watchdog said on Monday that the proposed $3.7 billion merger between U.S.-based Getty Images and rival Shutterstock could substantially harm competition in the UK market, giving the companies until October 27 to offer remedies or face a full investigation.
(Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)
A merger is a business combination where two companies join to form a single entity, often to enhance competitiveness, improve market share, or achieve synergies.
A regulator is an authority or agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing laws and regulations within a specific industry, ensuring fair practices and protecting consumers.
Remedies in a merger context are actions proposed by merging companies to address regulatory concerns, such as divesting certain assets or altering business practices to maintain competition.
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