Getty Images (GETY) 10-Q 9 May 24 2024 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	May 02, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Registrant Name	GETTY IMAGES HOLDINGS, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-41453
Entity Tax Identification Number	87-3764229
Entity Address, Address Line One	605 5th Ave S. Suite 400
Entity Address, City or Town	Seattle
Entity Address, State or Province	WA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	98104
City Area Code	206
Local Phone Number	925-5000
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock
Trading Symbol	GETY
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		408,593,823
Entity Central Index Key	0001898496
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 134,198	$ 136,623
Restricted cash	4,538	4,227
Accounts receivable – net of allowance of $6,439 and $6,526, respectively	138,441	138,730
Prepaid expenses	16,117	15,798
Insurance recovery receivable	47,684	48,615
Taxes receivable	9,789	9,758
Other current assets	12,850	11,253
Total current assets	363,617	365,004
Property and equipment, net	178,226	179,378
Operating lease right-of-use assets	38,744	41,098
Goodwill	1,499,432	1,501,814
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	397,399	403,805
Deferred income taxes, net	69,235	69,400
Other assets	38,800	41,262
Total assets	2,585,453	2,601,761
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	91,837	102,525
Accrued expenses	36,407	43,653
Income taxes payable	13,941	11,325
Litigation reserves	99,539	98,149
Deferred revenue	180,603	176,349
Total current liabilities	422,327	432,001
Long-term debt, net	1,384,938	1,398,658
Lease liabilities	36,899	39,858
Deferred income taxes, net	24,837	21,580
Uncertain tax positions	24,610	24,772
Other long-term liabilities	2,697	3,462
Total liabilities	1,896,308	1,920,331
Stockholders' equity:
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value: 2.0 billion shares authorized; 407.3 million shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and 405.0 million shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023	41	40
Additional paid-in capital	1,993,009	1,983,276
Accumulated deficit	(1,249,560)	(1,263,015)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(102,682)	(87,076)
Total Getty Images Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity	640,808	633,225
Non-controlling interest	48,337	48,205
Total stockholders’ equity	689,145	681,430
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 2,585,453	$ 2,601,761

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 6,439	$ 6,526
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	2,000	2,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	407.3	405
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	407.3	405

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 222,278	$ 235,642
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	60,256	63,286
Selling, general and administrative expenses	100,944	102,223
Depreciation	14,360	13,023
Amortization	534	7,207
Loss on litigation	2,022	172
Other operating expenses – net	3,128	279
Total operating expenses	181,244	186,190
Income from operations	41,034	49,452
Other (expense) income, net:
Interest expense	(32,724)	(30,497)
Loss on fair value adjustment for swaps – net	(1,459)	(2,085)
Unrealized foreign exchange gains (loss) – net	16,422	(10,922)
Other non-operating income – net	1,515	488
Total other expense – net	(16,246)	(43,016)
Income before income taxes	24,788	6,436
Income tax expense	(11,201)	(3,233)
Net income	13,587	3,203
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	132	507
Net income attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc.	$ 13,455	$ 2,696
Net income per share attributable to Class A Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.01
Weighted-average Class A common shares outstanding:
Basic (in dollars per share)	405,635,000	395,307,000
Diluted (in dollars per share)	414,893,000	408,641,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 13,587	$ 3,203
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net foreign currency translation adjustment (losses) gains	(15,606)	8,380
Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,019)	11,583
Less: Comprehensive gain attributable to non-controlling interest	132	507
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc.	$ (2,151)	$ 11,076

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	Class A Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Non-controlling Interest
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022			394,771,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 593,048	$ 545,081	$ 39	$ 1,936,324	$ (1,282,354)	$ (108,928)	$ 47,967
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	3,203	2,696			2,696		507
Net foreign currency translation adjustment gains (losses) in comprehensive income (loss)	8,380	8,380				8,380
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements (in shares)			2,082,000
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements	2,639	2,639		2,639
Equity-based compensation activity	6,840	6,840		6,840
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023			396,853,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	614,110	565,636	$ 39	1,945,803	(1,279,658)	(100,548)	48,474
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023			404,971,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	681,430	633,225	$ 40	1,983,276	(1,263,015)	(87,076)	48,205
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	13,587	13,455			13,455		132
Net foreign currency translation adjustment gains (losses) in comprehensive income (loss)	(15,606)	(15,606)				(15,606)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements (in shares)			2,904,000
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements	2,196	2,196	$ 1	2,195
Common shares withheld for settlement of taxes in connection with equity-based compensation (in shares)			(571,000)
Common shares withheld for settlement of taxes in connection with equity-based compensation	(2,492)	(2,492)		(2,492)
Equity-based compensation activity	10,030	10,030		10,030
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024			407,304,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 689,145	$ 640,808	$ 41	$ 1,993,009	$ (1,249,560)	$ (102,682)	$ 48,337

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 13,587	$ 3,203
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	14,360	13,023
Amortization	534	7,207
Unrealized exchange (losses) gains on foreign denominated debt	(11,708)	9,489
Equity-based compensation	9,134	6,132
Deferred income taxes – net	3,422	(40)
Uncertain tax positions	(163)	1,222
Non-cash fair value adjustment for swaps - net	1,459	2,085
Amortization of debt issuance costs	743	1,031
Non-cash operating lease costs	2,913	1,878
Other	632	723
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(2,051)	(5,721)
Accounts payable	(8,877)	657
Accrued expenses	(212)	(5,079)
Insurance recovery receivable	931	0
Litigation reserves	1,390	0
Lease liabilities, non-current	(2,957)	(2,022)
Income taxes receivable/payable	145	(2,015)
Interest payable	(7,317)	(7,573)
Deferred revenue	7,883	7,833
Other	(2,320)	(118)
Net cash provided by operating activities	21,528	31,915
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment	(14,452)	(15,525)
Net cash used in investing activities	(14,452)	(15,525)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Debt issuance costs	(2,201)	0
Repayment of debt	(2,600)	(2,600)
Proceeds from common stock issuance	2,021	2,639
Cash paid for settlement of employee taxes related to equity-based awards	(2,492)	0
Cash paid for equity issuance costs	0	(86)
Net cash used in financing activities	(5,272)	(47)
Effects of exchange rates fluctuations	(3,918)	2,541
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(2,114)	18,884
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH – Beginning of period	140,850	102,394
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH – End of period	$ 138,736	$ 121,278

Description of the Company and

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	Note 1 - Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation Description of the Company Unless otherwise noted, references in these notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements to “ Getty Images, ” “ Company, ” “ we, ” “ our, ” and “ us, ” refer to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. is a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace that offers a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of customers around the globe, no matter their size. Through Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash brands, websites, and APIs, the Company serves customers in almost every country. It is one of the first places people turn to discover, purchase, and share powerful visual content from the world’s best photographers and videographers. The Company brings content to media outlets, advertising agencies, and corporations and increasingly serves individual creators and prosumers. Basis of Presentation In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements, and include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or the entire year. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. The loss on litigation incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2023, previously included in “Selling, general, and administrative expenses,” has been reclassified to its line item on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Certain prior year disaggregated revenue amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies There have been no changes to the significant accounting policies described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024 that have had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes. The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable, net, are trade receivables net of reserves for allowances for doubtful accounts totaling $6.4 million as of March 31, 2024, and $6.5 million as of December 31, 2023. The Company recorded net bad debt expenses of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The allowance for doubtful accounts is calculated based on current expected credit losses, which includes consideration of historical losses, existing economic conditions, and analysis of specific older account balances of customer and delegate accounts. Trade receivables are written off when collection efforts have been exhausted. Unrealized Foreign Exchange Gains (Loss) - net We recognized foreign exchange gains - net of $16.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared with net losses of $10.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. These changes are primarily driven by fluctuations in the EUR related to our EUR term loans. Minority Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Value The carrying amount of the minority investments, which is included within “Other long-term assets” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $9.7 million and $10.0 million as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company uses the measurement alternative for these equity investments, and their carrying value is reported at cost, adjusted for impairments, or any observable price changes in ordinary transactions with identical or similar investments. Revenue related to content consumed by the minority investees was not material during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-term investments for impairment, which includes an assessment of revenue growth, earnings performance, working capital, and general market conditions. As of March 31, 2024, no adjustments to the carrying values of the Company’s long-term investments were identified as a result of this assessment. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or other standard-setting bodies that are adopted by us as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures upon adoption.

Revenue

Revenue	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	Note 3 - Revenue Revenue is derived from licensing rights to use images, video footage, and music delivered digitally online. Digital content licenses are generally purchased on a monthly or annual subscription basis, whereby a customer either pays for a predetermined quantity of content or for access to the Company’s content library that may be downloaded over a specific period of time, or, on a transactional basis, whereby a customer pays for individual content licenses at the time of download. Also, a significant portion of revenue is generated through the sale and subsequent use of credits. Various amounts of credits are required to license digital content. on historical download activity and future changes in the estimate could impact the timing of revenue recognition of the Company’s subscription products. For uncapped digital content subscriptions, the Company has determined that access to the existing content library and future digital content updates represent two separate performance obligations. As such, a portion of the total contract consideration related to access to the existing content library is recognized as revenue at the commencement of the contract when control of the content library is transferred. The remaining contractual consideration is recognized as revenue ratably over the term of the contract when updated digital content is transferred to the licensee, in line with when the control of the new content is transferred. Disaggregation of Revenue The following tables provide information about disaggregated revenue by major product line, primary geographic market, and timing of revenue recognition. Revenue by major product : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Creative $ 138,858 $ 146,460 Editorial 79,429 84,661 Other 3,991 4,521 Total Revenue $ 222,278 $ 235,642 Revenue by region: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Americas $ 124,408 $ 137,206 EMEA 72,915 71,747 APAC 24,955 26,689 Total Revenue $ 222,278 $ 235,642 The March 31, 2024 deferred revenue balance will be earned as content is downloaded, services are provided, or upon the expiration of subscription-based products, and nearly all is expected to be earned within the next twelve months. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized revenue of $70.2 million that had been included in deferred revenue as of January 1, 2024.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Note 4 - Derivative Instruments The Company was party to an interest rate swap agreement entered into to reduce the economic impact of interest rate fluctuations on outstanding debt. The swap matured in February 2024. Derivative financial instruments were not held or issued for trading purposes. The interest rate swap of $1.5 million was included in “Other current assets” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2023. The Company recognized a net loss of $1.5 million and a net loss of $2.1 million on the derivative instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The amounts are included in “Loss on fair value adjustment for swaps – net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Note 5 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash equivalents, interest rate swaps, and debt. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (cash equivalents and interest rate swaps) and a nonrecurring basis (debts) are categorized in the tables below. The fair value of the Company’s money market funds is based on quoted active market prices and is determined using the market approach. The fair values of the Company’s interest rate swap contracts are based on market quotes provided by the counterparty. Quotes by the counterparty are calculated based on observable current rates and forward interest rate curves. The Company recalculates and validates this fair value using publicly available market inputs using the market approach. The fair value of the Company’s Term Loans and Senior Notes are based on market quotes provided by a third-party pricing source. The following tables summarize the Company's financial instruments by level in the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2024: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs (In thousands) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 57,916 $ — $ — $ 57,916 Liabilities: Term Loans — 1,088,193 — 1,088,193 Senior Notes — 299,769 — 299,769 The following tables summarize the Company's financial instruments by level in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2023: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs (In thousands) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 57,062 $ — $ — $ 57,062 Derivative assets: Interest rate swaps — 1,459 — 1,459 Liabilities: Term Loans — 1,104,237 — 1,104,237 Senior Notes — 302,250 — 302,250

Other Assets and Liabilities

Other Assets and Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Other Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets and Liabilities	Note 6 - Other Assets and Liabilities The following table summarizes the Company's other long-term assets: (In thousands) As of March 31, As of December 31, Long term note receivable from a related party $ 24,000 $ 24,000 Minority and other investments 12,202 12,454 Equity method investment (1) 855 2,852 Long term deposits 1,509 1,526 Other 234 430 $ 38,800 $ 41,262 (In thousands) As of March 31, As of December 31, Accrued compensation and related costs $ 16,906 $ 16,933 Lease liabilities 10,301 9,780 Interest payable (2) 2,625 9,942 Accrued professional fees 5,661 6,045 Other 914 953 $ 36,407 $ 43,653 (2) The decrease in interest payable from December 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024 is primarily driven by the timing

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Note 7 - Debt Debt included the following: (In thousands) As of March 31, As of December 31, Senior Notes $ 300,000 $ 300,000 USD Term Loans 634,400 637,000 EUR Term Loans (1) 451,878 463,588 Less: issuance costs and discounts amortized to interest expense (1,340) (1,930) Long-term debt – net $ 1,384,938 $ 1,398,658 (1) The table above converted the EUR Term Loans to USD using currency exchange rates as of those dates. The Company was compliant with all debt covenants and obligations at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Equity-based Compensation

Equity-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Equity-based Compensation	Note 8 - Equity-based Compensation Equity Incentive Plan Under the Getty Images Holdings, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (“2022 Plan”), the Company has awarded restricted stock units subject to time-based vesting, performance stock units subject to time-based vesting and achieving future performance criteria, and stock options subject to time-based vesting. The Company granted 1.0 million awards under the 2022 Plan during three months ended March 31, 2024. Under the 2022 Plan, up to 51.1 million shares of Class A common stock are reserved for issuance, of which 8.9 million are available to be issued as of March 31, 2024. The Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Earn Out Plan (“Earn Out Plan”) provides for the grant of restricted stock units, which generally vest upon grant. Under the Earn Out Plan, up to 6.0 million shares of Class A common stock are reserved for issuance, of which 6.0 million were issued as of March 31, 2024. The Company granted 1.4 million awards under the Earn Out Plan during three months ended March 31, 2024.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Note 9 - Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and excludes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and includes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents to the extent they are not anti-dilutive. Diluted loss per share of Class A common stock adjusts basic loss per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share of Class A common stock: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 Net income $ 13,587 $ 3,203 Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 132 507 Net income attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. - Basic $ 13,455 $ 2,696 Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding: Basic 405,635 395,307 Effect of dilutive securities 9,258 13,334 Diluted 414,893 408,641 Net income per share of Class A common stock attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders: Basic $ 0.03 $ 0.01 Diluted $ 0.03 $ 0.01

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 10 - Income Taxes The provision for income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of the Company’s annual effective rate as prescribed under ASC 740 “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). Any changes to the estimated annual rate are recorded in the interim period in which the changes occur. The Company recorded an income tax expense of $11.2 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in tax expense compared to the prior year is primarily due to increases in pre-tax income (loss) and a release of valuation allowance in the prior year. The Company’s effective income tax rate is 45.2% and 50.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The most significant drivers of the difference between the 2024 statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 21.0% and the Company’s effective tax rate are primarily due to jurisdictions with losses for which no tax benefit can be recognized and foreign withholding tax expense not analogous to pre-tax income.

Legal Proceedings and Contingen

Legal Proceedings and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings and Contingencies	Note 11 - Legal Proceedings and Contingencies The Company has been named as a defendant in two lawsuits filed by former public warrant holders in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Alta Partners, LLC v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Case No. 1:22-cv-08916 (filed October 19, 2022), and CRCM Institutional Master Fund (BVI) LTD, et al. (together the “Plaintiffs”) v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Case No. 1:23-cv-01074 (filed February 8, 2023). The Plaintiffs generally allege breaches of the Warrant Agreement, dated August 4, 2020, and alternative claims for violations of the federal securities laws, including claims under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaints seek, among other things, an award of money damages. On February 17, 2023, the Court consolidated the actions for purposes of discovery. The Company filed answers to the complaints, and discovery closed on August 28, 2023. On September 11, 2023, all parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment, which were fully briefed on October 2, 2023. On October 27, 2023, the Court issued its decision on the cross-motions for summary judgment and entered judgment in favor of Plaintiffs on their breach of contract claims in the amount of $36.9 million for Alta Partners, LLC and $51.0 million for the CRCM plaintiffs, plus, in each case, pre-judgment interest of 9% per annum. The Court entered judgment in favor of the Company on all other claims asserted by Plaintiffs. The Company has appealed that portion of the Court’s judgment in favor of Plaintiffs. Alta has cross appealed that portion of the Court’s judgment in favor of the Company. The parties are currently briefing the appeals. Getty Images (US), Inc. is a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Stability AI, Inc. The case, Getty Images (US), Inc. v. Stability AI, Inc., Case No. 1:23-cv-00135-GBW (filed February 3, 2023), arises out of the defendant’s alleged unauthorized reproduction of approximately 12 million in images from Getty Images’ websites, along with the accompanying captions and associated metadata, and use of the copied content in connection with Stability AI’s generative artificial intelligence model known as Stable Diffusion. Getty Images (US), Inc. has asserted claims for copyright infringement; removal, alteration and/or falsification of copyright management information; trademark infringement; unfair competition; trademark dilution; and deceptive trade practices. The Complaint seeks, among other things, monetary damages and injunctive relief. The defendant has not yet responded to the Complaint. On May 2, 2023, the defendants moved to dismiss or, in the alternative, to transfer the case to the Northern District of California. The defendants’ motion is premised on their contention that Stability AI, Ltd. is not subject to personal jurisdiction in Delaware. Getty Images served jurisdictional discovery requests on Defendants on May 12, 2023, and the parties agreed to extend Getty Images (US), Inc.’s time to respond to the motion to dismiss while the parties engage in discovery relating to the defendants’ activities within Delaware and other states in the U.S. On January 26, 2024, the court dismissed the defendants’ motion to dismiss without prejudice with leave to re-file upon the completion of jurisdictional discovery. Arising out of similar alleged facts, Getty Images (US), Inc., Getty Images International U.C., Getty Images (UK) Limited, Getty Images Devco UK Limited and iStockphoto LP are Claimants in proceedings issued in the High Court of England & Wales against Stability AI Limited on January 16, 2023, claim number IL2023-000007, which, together with the Particulars of Claim (the Claimants’ statement of case) were served on the defendant on May 12, 2023. The Claimants assert claims for copyright infringement, infringement of database rights, trademark infringement, passing off and breach of the terms and conditions of the Claimants’ websites and seeks, amongst other things, monetary damages, injunctive relief and legal costs. In June 2023, Stability filed a motion to strike certain portions of the claim and grant summary judgment on Getty Images’ secondary infringement claim. The court conducted a hearing on the issues in October 2023. Following the hearing, the Judge issued an order denying Stability’s motion in its entirety and granted costs to Getty Images. The order became final and public in late January 2024. Stability has requested an appeal against that decision. The case schedule has been set for the next stages of the litigation, including disclosures and any additional changes to the parties' claims or defense. A trial date has been set for June 2025. Although we cannot be certain of the outcome of any litigation or the disposition of any claims, nor the amount of damages and exposure, if any, that we could incur, we currently believe that the final disposition of all existing matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Further, in the ordinary course of our business, we are also subject to periodic threats of lawsuits, investigations and claims. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into certain types of agreements that contingently require the Company to indemnify counterparties against third-party claims. The nature and terms of these indemnifications vary from contract to contract, and generally a maximum obligation is not stated. Because management does not believe a material liability is probable, no related liabilities were recorded at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Company has open tax audits in various jurisdictions and some of these jurisdictions require taxpayers to pay assessed taxes in advance or at the time of appealing such assessments. One such jurisdiction is Canada, where one of the Company’s subsidiaries, iStockphoto ULC, recently received tax assessments from the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) asserting additional tax is due. The position taken by the CRA is related to the transactions between iStockphoto ULC and other affiliates within the Getty Images group for the 2015 Canadian income tax return filed. The Company believes the CRA position lacks merit and intends to appeal and vigorously contest these assessments. As part of the appeal process in Canada, the Company may be required to pay a portion of the assessment amount, which the Company estimates could be up to $17.2 million in 2024. Such required payment is not an admission that the Company believes it is subject to such taxes. The Company believes it is more likely than not it will prevail on appeal, however, if the CRA were to be successful in the appeal process, the Company estimates the maximum potential outcome could be up to $25.1 million.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note 12 - Subsequent Events Acquisition On April 1, 2024, the Company entered into a Unit Purchase Agreement with Motorsport Images LLC and Motorsport.com, Inc., to purchase 100% of the outstanding membership interests in Motorsport Images LLC, a Florida limited liability accompany (“Motorsport Images”) for $15.0 million in cash and approximately 1.2 million shares of the Company's Class A common stock. The Company incurred $1.1 million of acquisition costs related to the purchase, which were recorded in “Other operating expenses” for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Motorsport Images has an extensive library of historic and contemporary motorsports photos and videos covering major racing events worldwide. With the addition of Motorsport Images’ photographic talent and premium motorsport content, this acquisition augments the Company’s customer offering in the motorsport area, bringing a greater depth and breadth of content and services . Management is currently finalizing the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The preliminary allocation is expected to be complete for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The financial results of Motorsport Images will be consolidated beginning on the acquisition date. Debt prepayment On Ma y 3, 2024, the Company made a voluntary prepayment of $30.0 million on its outstanding USD term loans. This prepayment was made using cash on hand and did not result in any prepayment penalties. The prepayment will reduce our principal balance and interest expense on the term loan. As of March 31, 2024, the balance outstanding on the term loan facility was $634.4 million .

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 13,587	$ 3,203

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement	The trading arrangements described below were entered into during an open insider trading window and were in compliance with our insider trading policies and procedures. Actual sale transactions will be disclosed publicly in filings with the SEC in accordance with applicable securities laws, rules, and regulations. Trading Arrangements Name and Title Actions Date Adopted / Terminated Rule 10b5-1 Total Shares to be Sold Expiration Date Mikael Cho, Senior Vice President, CEO - Unsplash Terminated 3/26/2024 x 108,987 10/24/2024 Mikael Cho, Senior Vice President, CEO - Unsplash Adopted 3/26/2024 x 1 10/31/2024 Gene Foca, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Adopted 3/18/2024 x 2 12/19/2024 Grant Farhall, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer Adopted 3/18/2024 x 185,653 12/19/2024 Jennifer Leyden, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Adopted 3/29/2024 x 15,000 12/19/2024 Lizanne Vaughan, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer Adopted 3/29/2024 x 300,000 12/19/2024 1 This plan provides for the sale of up to 19,267 shares plus the sale of the net shares that Mr. Cho will receive from the vesting of up to 36,055 outstanding awards of restricted stock units granted prior to the adoption of his current Rule 10b5-1 Plan until the plan’s end date on October 31, 2024. 2 This plan provides for the sale of up to 260,262 shares, plus the sale of up to 1,668,570 shares upon exercise of outstanding options, plus the sale of the net shares that Mr. Foca will receive from the vesting of up to 55,211 outstanding awards of restricted stock units granted prior to the adoption of his current Rule 10b5-1 Plan until the plan’s end date on December 19, 2024.
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Gene Foca [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Gene Foca
Title	Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	3/18/2024
Arrangement Duration	276 days
Grant Farhall [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Grant Farhall
Title	Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	3/18/2024
Arrangement Duration	276 days
Aggregate Available	185,653
Jennifer Leyden [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Jennifer Leyden
Title	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	3/29/2024
Arrangement Duration	265 days
Aggregate Available	15,000
Lizanne Vaughan [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Lizanne Vaughan
Title	Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	3/29/2024
Arrangement Duration	265 days
Aggregate Available	300,000
Mikael Cho November 2023 Plan [Member] | Mikael Cho [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Mikael Cho
Title	Senior Vice President, CEO - Unsplash
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	true
Termination Date	3/26/2024
Aggregate Available	108,987
Mikael Cho March 2024 Plan [Member] | Mikael Cho [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Mikael Cho
Title	Senior Vice President, CEO - Unsplash
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	3/26/2024
Arrangement Duration	219 days
Mikael Cho March 2024 Trading Arrangement, Common Stock [Member] | Mikael Cho [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	19,267
Mikael Cho March 2024 Trading Arrangement, Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Mikael Cho [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	36,055
Gene Foca, Trading Arrangement, Common Stock [Member] | Gene Foca [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	260,262
Gene Foca, Trading Arrangement, Stock Options [Member] | Gene Foca [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	1,668,570
Gene Foca, Trading Arrangement, Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Gene Foca [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	55,211

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Getty Images and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements, and include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or the entire year.
Estimates and Assumptions	The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	The allowance for doubtful accounts is calculated based on current expected credit losses, which includes consideration of historical losses, existing economic conditions, and analysis of specific older account balances of customer and delegate accounts. Trade receivables are written off when collection efforts have been exhausted.
Minority Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Value	The carrying amount of the minority investments, which is included within “Other long-term assets” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $9.7 million and $10.0 million as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company uses the measurement alternative for these equity investments, and their carrying value is reported at cost, adjusted for impairments, or any observable price changes in ordinary transactions with identical or similar investments. Revenue related to content consumed by the minority investees was not material during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or other standard-setting bodies that are adopted by us as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures upon adoption.
Revenue	Revenue is derived from licensing rights to use images, video footage, and music delivered digitally online. Digital content licenses are generally purchased on a monthly or annual subscription basis, whereby a customer either pays for a predetermined quantity of content or for access to the Company’s content library that may be downloaded over a specific period of time, or, on a transactional basis, whereby a customer pays for individual content licenses at the time of download. Also, a significant portion of revenue is generated through the sale and subsequent use of credits. Various amounts of credits are required to license digital content. on historical download activity and future changes in the estimate could impact the timing of revenue recognition of the Company’s subscription products. For uncapped digital content subscriptions, the Company has determined that access to the existing content library and future digital content updates represent two separate performance obligations. As such, a portion of the total contract consideration related to access to the existing content library is recognized as revenue at the commencement of the contract when control of the content library is transferred. The remaining contractual consideration is recognized as revenue ratably over the term of the contract when updated digital content is transferred to the licensee, in line with when the control of the new content is transferred.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The Company’s non-financial assets and liabilities, which include goodwill and long-lived assets held and used, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur or if an annual impairment test is required, the Company would evaluate the non-financial assets and liabilities for impairment. If an impairment was to occur, the asset or liability would be recorded at its estimated fair value.
Earnings per Share	Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and excludes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and includes the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents to the extent they are not anti-dilutive. Diluted loss per share of Class A common stock adjusts basic loss per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options.

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue by Product	Revenue by major product : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Creative $ 138,858 $ 146,460 Editorial 79,429 84,661 Other 3,991 4,521 Total Revenue $ 222,278 $ 235,642 Revenue by region: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Americas $ 124,408 $ 137,206 EMEA 72,915 71,747 APAC 24,955 26,689 Total Revenue $ 222,278 $ 235,642

Fair Value of Financial Instr_2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instrument Assets Recorded at Fair Value	The following tables summarize the Company's financial instruments by level in the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2024: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs (In thousands) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 57,916 $ — $ — $ 57,916 Liabilities: Term Loans — 1,088,193 — 1,088,193 Senior Notes — 299,769 — 299,769
Financial Instrument Liabilities Recorded or Disclosed at Fair Value	The following tables summarize the Company's financial instruments by level in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2023: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs (In thousands) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 57,062 $ — $ — $ 57,062 Derivative assets: Interest rate swaps — 1,459 — 1,459 Liabilities: Term Loans — 1,104,237 — 1,104,237 Senior Notes — 302,250 — 302,250

Other Assets and Liabilities (T

Other Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Other Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Long-Term Assets	The following table summarizes the Company's other long-term assets: (In thousands) As of March 31, As of December 31, Long term note receivable from a related party $ 24,000 $ 24,000 Minority and other investments 12,202 12,454 Equity method investment (1) 855 2,852 Long term deposits 1,509 1,526 Other 234 430 $ 38,800 $ 41,262
Accrued Expenses	The following table summarizes the Company's accrued expenses: (In thousands) As of March 31, As of December 31, Accrued compensation and related costs $ 16,906 $ 16,933 Lease liabilities 10,301 9,780 Interest payable (2) 2,625 9,942 Accrued professional fees 5,661 6,045 Other 914 953 $ 36,407 $ 43,653 (2) The decrease in interest payable from December 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024 is primarily driven by the timing

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Debt included the following: (In thousands) As of March 31, As of December 31, Senior Notes $ 300,000 $ 300,000 USD Term Loans 634,400 637,000 EUR Term Loans (1) 451,878 463,588 Less: issuance costs and discounts amortized to interest expense (1,340) (1,930) Long-term debt – net $ 1,384,938 $ 1,398,658 (1) The table above converted the EUR Term Loans to USD using currency exchange rates as of those dates.

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share of Class A common stock: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 Net income $ 13,587 $ 3,203 Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 132 507 Net income attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. - Basic $ 13,455 $ 2,696 Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding: Basic 405,635 395,307 Effect of dilutive securities 9,258 13,334 Diluted 414,893 408,641 Net income per share of Class A common stock attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders: Basic $ 0.03 $ 0.01 Diluted $ 0.03 $ 0.01

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 6,439		$ 6,526
Bad debt expense	300	$ 500
Unrealized foreign exchange gains (loss) – net	16,422	$ (10,922)
Carrying amount of minority investments	38,800		41,262
Non-controlling Interest
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Carrying amount of minority investments	$ 9,700		$ 10,000

Revenue - Narrative (Details)

Revenue - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue recognized	$ 70.2

Revenue - Revenue by Product (D

Revenue - Revenue by Product (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 222,278	$ 235,642
Creative
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	138,858	146,460
Editorial
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	79,429	84,661
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 3,991	$ 4,521

Revenue - Revenue by Region (De

Revenue - Revenue by Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 222,278	$ 235,642
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	124,408	137,206
EMEA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	72,915	71,747
APAC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 24,955	$ 26,689

Derivative Instruments (Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Loss recognized on derivatives	$ 1,500	$ 2,100
Interest rate swap | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative asset			$ 1,500

Fair Value of Financial Instr_3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Recurring
Assets:
Money market funds (cash equivalents)	$ 57,916	$ 57,062
Recurring | Interest rate swap
Assets:
Derivative assets: Interest rate swaps		1,459
Nonrecurring
Liabilities:
Term Loans	1,088,193	1,104,237
Senior Notes	299,769	302,250
(Level 1) | Recurring
Assets:
Money market funds (cash equivalents)	57,916	57,062
(Level 1) | Recurring | Interest rate swap
Assets:
Derivative assets: Interest rate swaps		0
(Level 1) | Nonrecurring
Liabilities:
Term Loans	0	0
Senior Notes	0	0
(Level 2) | Recurring
Assets:
Money market funds (cash equivalents)	0	0
(Level 2) | Recurring | Interest rate swap
Assets:
Derivative assets: Interest rate swaps		1,459
(Level 2) | Nonrecurring
Liabilities:
Term Loans	1,088,193	1,104,237
Senior Notes	299,769	302,250
(Level 3) | Recurring
Assets:
Money market funds (cash equivalents)	0	0
(Level 3) | Recurring | Interest rate swap
Assets:
Derivative assets: Interest rate swaps		0
(Level 3) | Nonrecurring
Liabilities:
Term Loans	0	0
Senior Notes	$ 0	$ 0

Other Assets and Liabilities -

Other Assets and Liabilities - Other Long-Term Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Long term note receivable from a related party	$ 24,000	$ 24,000
Minority and other investments	12,202	12,454
Equity method investment	855	2,852
Long term deposits	1,509	1,526
Other	234	430
Other long-term assets	38,800	$ 41,262
Dividends declared from equity method investee	$ 2,200

Other Assets and Liabilities _2

Other Assets and Liabilities - Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and related costs	$ 16,906	$ 16,933
Lease liabilities	10,301	9,780
Interest payable	2,625	9,942
Accrued professional fees	5,661	6,045
Other	914	953
Accrued expenses	$ 36,407	$ 43,653
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accrued expenses	Accrued expenses

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: issuance costs and discounts amortized to interest expense	$ (1,340)	$ (1,930)
Long-term debt – net	1,384,938	1,398,658
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	300,000	300,000
USD Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	634,400	637,000
EUR Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 451,878	$ 463,588

Equity-based Compensation (Deta

Equity-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation, net of forfeitures	$ 10	$ 6.8
Stock-based compensation expense capitalized	$ 0.9	$ 0.7
Equity Incentive Plan 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards granted in period	1,000,000
Number of shares available for issuance	51,100,000
Number of shares available to be issued	8,900,000
Earn Out Plan
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for issuance	6,000,000
Number of shares granted in period	1,400,000
Number of incremental shares issued	6,000,000

Earnings per Share (Details)

Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 13,587	$ 3,203
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	132	507
Net income attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc.	$ 13,455	$ 2,696
Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic (in dollars per share)	405,635,000	395,307,000
Effect of dilutive securities	9,258,000	13,334,000
Diluted	414,893,000	408,641,000
Net income per share of Class A common stock attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.01

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 11,201	$ 3,233
Effective income tax rate	45.20%	50.20%

Legal Proceedings and Conting_2

Legal Proceedings and Contingencies (Details) image in Millions		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) lawsuit	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2023 image
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual		$ 0	$ 0
Number of pending lawsuits | lawsuit		2
Number of alleged unauthorized images | image				12
United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York, Alta Partners, LLC V. Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, amount awarded to plaintiff	$ 36,900,000
Loss contingency, pre-judgement, per annum, interest rate	0.09
CRCM Institutional Master Fund (BVI) LTD, Et Al. V. Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, amount awarded to plaintiff	$ 51,000,000
Loss contingency, pre-judgement, per annum, interest rate	0.09
Tax Assessment, Canada Revenue Agency
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, amount sought by plaintiff			$ 17,200,000
Tax Assessment, Canada Revenue Agency | Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, amount sought by plaintiff		$ 25,100,000

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 03, 2024	Apr. 01, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Motorsport Images LLC | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash paid for business acquisition		$ 15,000
Shares issued as part of business acquisition consideration		1,200
Acquisition costs		$ 1,100
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		100%
USD Term Loans
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross			$ 634,400	$ 637,000
USD Term Loans | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt prepayment	$ 30,000