Getty Images (GETY) 10-Q 9 Aug 24 2024 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Aug. 05, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 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		410,415,289
Entity Central Index Key	0001898496
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 121,702	$ 136,623
Restricted cash	4,530	4,227
Accounts receivable – net of allowance of $6,475 and $6,526, respectively	121,293	138,730
Prepaid expenses	13,820	15,798
Insurance recovery receivable	46,491	48,615
Taxes receivable	9,951	9,758
Other current assets	12,615	11,253
Total current assets	330,402	365,004
Property and equipment, net	179,272	179,378
Operating lease right-of-use assets	36,498	41,098
Goodwill	1,514,752	1,501,814
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	397,928	403,805
Deferred income taxes, net	69,120	69,400
Other assets	38,563	41,262
Total assets	2,566,535	2,601,761
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	96,823	102,525
Accrued expenses	48,332	43,653
Income taxes payable	10,420	11,325
Litigation reserves	100,847	98,149
Deferred revenue	169,396	176,349
Total current liabilities	425,818	432,001
Long-term debt, net	1,349,391	1,398,658
Lease liabilities	34,223	39,858
Deferred income taxes, net	30,024	21,580
Uncertain tax positions	22,919	24,772
Other long-term liabilities	1,951	3,462
Total liabilities	1,864,326	1,920,331
Commitments & contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders' equity:
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value: 2.0 billion shares authorized; 410.1 million shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and 405.0 million shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023	41	40
Additional paid-in capital	2,005,180	1,983,276
Accumulated deficit	(1,245,713)	(1,263,015)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(105,478)	(87,076)
Total Getty Images Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity	654,030	633,225
Non-controlling interest	48,179	48,205
Total stockholders’ equity	702,209	681,430
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 2,566,535	$ 2,601,761

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 6,475	$ 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)	410.1	405
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	410.1	405

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 229,140	$ 225,675	$ 451,418	$ 461,317
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	63,097	63,354	123,353	126,640
Selling, general and administrative expenses	101,232	101,454	202,176	203,677
Depreciation	14,689	13,540	29,049	26,563
Amortization	592	7,260	1,126	14,467
Loss on litigation	2,792	6,269	4,814	6,441
Other operating expenses – net	280	332	3,408	611
Total operating expenses	182,682	192,209	363,926	378,399
Income from operations	46,458	33,466	87,492	82,918
Other (expense) income, net:
Interest expense	(33,890)	(31,683)	(66,614)	(62,180)
Loss on fair value adjustment for swaps – net	0	(640)	(1,459)	(2,725)
Unrealized foreign exchange gains (loss) – net	2,439	(3,165)	18,861	(14,087)
Other non-operating income – net	1,180	634	2,695	1,122
Total other expense – net	(30,271)	(34,854)	(46,517)	(77,870)
Income (loss) before income taxes	16,187	(1,388)	40,975	5,048
Income tax expense	(12,498)	(2,889)	(23,699)	(6,122)
Net income (loss)	3,689	(4,277)	17,276	(1,074)
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest	(158)	(214)	(26)	293
Net income (loss) attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc.	$ 3,847	$ (4,063)	$ 17,302	$ (1,367)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Class A Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)	$ 0.04	$ 0
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)	$ 0.04	$ 0
Weighted-average Class A common shares outstanding:
Basic (in dollars per share)	408,989,273	397,417,290	407,312,262	396,368,132
Diluted (in dollars per share)	414,439,239	397,417,290	414,666,363	396,368,132

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 3,689	$ (4,277)	$ 17,276	$ (1,074)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Net foreign currency translation adjustment (losses) gains	(2,796)	2,417	(18,402)	10,797
Comprehensive income (loss)	893	(1,860)	(1,126)	9,723
Less: Comprehensive (loss) gain attributable to non-controlling interest	(158)	(214)	(26)	293
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc.	$ 1,051	$ (1,646)	$ (1,100)	$ 9,430

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			394,771,254
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)			2,081,832
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			396,853,086
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	614,110	565,636	$ 39	1,945,803	(1,279,658)	(100,548)	48,474
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(4,277)	(4,063)			(4,063)		(214)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment gains (losses) in comprehensive income (loss)	2,417	2,417				2,417
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements (in shares)			2,552,970
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements	2,259	2,259	$ 1	2,258
Common shares withheld for settlement of taxes in connection with equity-based compensation (in shares)			(579,644)
Common shares withheld for settlement of taxes in connection with equity-based compensation	(2,993)	(2,993)		(2,993)
Equity-based compensation activity	12,120	12,120		12,120
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023			398,826,412
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	623,636	575,376	$ 40	1,957,188	(1,283,721)	(98,131)	48,260
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023			404,970,787
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)			2,904,154
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)			(570,708)
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			407,304,233
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024	689,145	640,808	$ 41	1,993,009	(1,249,560)	(102,682)	48,337
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	3,689	3,847			3,847		(158)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment gains (losses) in comprehensive income (loss)	(2,796)	(2,796)				(2,796)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements (in shares)			1,692,292
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based compensation arrangements	3,061	3,061	$ 0	3,061
Common shares withheld for settlement of taxes in connection with equity-based compensation (in shares)			(37,290)
Common shares withheld for settlement of taxes in connection with equity-based compensation	(133)	(133)		(133)
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisition (in shares)			1,189,061
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisition	4,875	4,875		4,875
Equity-based compensation activity	4,368	4,368		4,368
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024			410,148,296
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024	$ 702,209	$ 654,030	$ 41	$ 2,005,180	$ (1,245,713)	$ (105,478)	$ 48,179

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 17,276	$ (1,074)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	29,049	26,563
Amortization	1,126	14,467
Unrealized exchange (losses) gains on foreign denominated debt	(15,128)	9,065
Equity-based compensation	13,148	18,009
Deferred income taxes – net	8,725	(5,796)
Uncertain tax positions	(1,854)	(3,010)
Non-cash fair value adjustment for swaps - net	1,459	2,725
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,283	1,960
Non-cash operating lease costs	6,049	3,920
Other	1,494	1,524
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	14,391	6,706
Accounts payable	(5,440)	1,420
Accrued expenses	3,400	(5,243)
Insurance recovery receivable	2,124	0
Litigation reserves	2,699	0
Lease liabilities, non-current	(6,118)	(4,215)
Income taxes receivable/payable	(3,965)	(1,163)
Interest payable	(2)	(130)
Deferred revenue	(3,058)	5,616
Other	1,313	2,439
Net cash provided by operating activities	67,971	73,783
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment	(29,833)	(29,452)
Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	(14,906)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(44,739)	(29,452)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Debt issuance costs	(2,205)	(1,137)
Prepayment of debt	(35,200)	(25,200)
Proceeds from common stock issuance	5,256	4,898
Cash paid for settlement of employee taxes related to equity-based awards	(2,625)	(2,993)
Cash paid for equity issuance costs	0	(150)
Net cash used in financing activities	(34,774)	(24,582)
Effects of exchange rates fluctuations	(3,076)	3,439
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(14,618)	23,188
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH – Beginning of period	140,850	102,394
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH – End of period	$ 126,232	$ 125,582

Description of the Company and

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Getty Images”) 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 2023, previously included in “Selling, general, and administrative expenses,” has been reclassified to “Loss on litigation” 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 2023 Form 10-K 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 $6.5 million as of both June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Company recorded net bad debt expenses of $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $0.7 million and $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 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 The Company recognized foreign exchange gains - net of $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with net losses of $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and a $18.9 million net gain for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared with net losses of $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. These changes are primarily driven by fluctuations in the Euro related to the EUR Term Loans. Minority Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Value The carrying amount of the minority investments, which is included within “Other assets” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $9.6 million and $10.0 million as of June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 June 30, 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

Acquisition

Acquisition	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Acquisition	Note 3 - 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 $15.1 million in cash and approximately 1.2 million shares of the Company's Class A common stock. The components of the fair value of consideration transferred are as follows (in thousands): Cash $ 15,106 Class A common stock 4,875 Total fair value of consideration considered $ 19,981 The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, the results of the acquired business have been included in the Company’s results of operations from the acquisition date. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred approximately $1.0 million of transaction costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, recorded in “Other operating expenses – net” on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. 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 . The fair value of consideration transferred in this business combination was allocated to the intangible and tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, with the remaining unallocated amount recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is primarily attributed to expected synergies from combining operations. Goodwill recognized for this acquisition was allocated to the Company's one operating segment and the entire goodwill amount is deductible for U.S. tax purposes. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows (in thousands): Assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Fair Value at Cash and cash equivalents $ 68 Accounts receivable 540 Other current assets 92 Prepaid expense 190 Property and equipment 1,349 Customer relationships 2,900 Goodwill 15,939 Total identifiable assets $ 21,078 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,097) Total liabilities assumed $ (1,097) Net Assets Acquired $ 19,981 The customer relationships have a useful life of approximately 11 years and are being amortized on a straight-line basis. The fair value of the customer relationships was determined using a variation of the income approach known as the multiple-period excess earnings method. The fair value of the contributor content was determined using the cost-to-recreate method. The revenue and operating loss from Motorsport Images included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for three months ended June 30, 2024 was not material. Pro forma revenue and earnings amounts on a combined basis have not been presented as they are not material to the Company’s historical pre-acquisition financials.

Revenue

Revenue	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	Note 4 - Revenue performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied. 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Creative $ 137,897 $ 141,256 $ 276,736 $ 287,716 Editorial 83,619 80,306 163,048 164,968 Other 7,624 4,113 11,634 8,633 Total Revenue $ 229,140 $ 225,675 $ 451,418 $ 461,317 Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Revenue by region: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023 AMER $ 127,957 $ 125,968 $ 252,366 $ 263,174 EMEA 75,686 73,827 148,601 145,573 APAC 25,497 25,880 50,451 52,570 Total Revenue $ 229,140 $ 225,675 $ 451,418 $ 461,317 The June 30, 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 six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized revenue of $109.8 million that had been included in deferred revenue as of January 1, 2024.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Note 5 - 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. These 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 did not recognize any income or expense during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and incurred a net loss of $0.6 million on the derivative instruments for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and incurred a net loss of $1.5 million and $2.7 million on the derivative instruments for the six months ended June 30, 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Note 6 - 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 were based on market quotes provided by the counterparty. Quotes by the counterparty were calculated based on observable current rates and forward interest rate curves. The Company recalculated and validated 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 June 30, 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) $ 73,603 $ — $ — $ 73,603 Liabilities: Term Loans — 1,051,371 — 1,051,371 Senior Notes — 300,750 — 300,750 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Other Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets and Liabilities	Note 7 - Other Assets and Liabilities The following table summarizes the Company's other long-term assets: (In thousands) As of June 30, As of December 31, Long term note receivable from a related party $ 24,000 $ 24,000 Minority and other investments 12,129 12,454 Equity method investment (1) 909 2,852 Long term deposits 1,496 1,526 Other 29 430 $ 38,563 $ 41,262 $2.2 million cash dividend was declared and paid by an (In thousands) As of June 30, As of December 31, Accrued compensation and related costs $ 21,091 $ 16,933 Lease liabilities 10,599 9,780 Interest payable 9,940 9,942 Accrued professional fees 5,137 6,045 Other 1,565 953 $ 48,332 $ 43,653

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Note 8 - Debt Debt included the following: (In thousands) As of June 30, As of December 31, Senior Notes $ 300,000 $ 300,000 USD Term Loans 601,800 637,000 EUR Term Loans (1) 448,460 463,588 Less: issuance costs and discounts amortized to interest expense (869) (1,930) Long-term debt – net $ 1,349,391 $ 1,398,658 (1) The table above converted the EUR Term Loans to USD using currency exchange rates as of those dates. T he Company made voluntary prepayments of $32.6 million on its outstanding USD term loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 . The prepayments were made using cash on hand and did not result in any prepayment penalties. The prepayments reduced the principal balance and interest expense on the term loans. The Company was compliant with all debt covenants and obligations at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Equity-based Compensation

Equity-based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Equity-based Compensation	Note 9 - 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 1.2 million awards under the 2022 Plan during six months ended June 30, 2024. Under the 2022 Plan, up to 51.1 million shares of Class A common stock are reserved for issuance, of whic h 9.3 million ar e available to be issued as of June 30, 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 21.3 thousand are available to be issued as of June 30, 2024. The Company granted 1.4 million awards under the Earn Out Plan during six months ended June 30, 2024.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Note 10 - 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 income (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 income (loss) per share of Class A common stock: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income (loss) $ 3,689 $ (4,277) $ 17,276 $ (1,074) Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest (158) (214) (26) 293 Net income (loss) attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. - Basic $ 3,847 $ (4,063) $ 17,302 $ (1,367) Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding: Basic 408,989,273 397,417,290 407,312,262 396,368,132 Effect of dilutive securities 5,449,966 — 7,354,101 — Diluted 414,439,239 397,417,290 414,666,363 396,368,132 Net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders: Basic $ 0.01 $ (0.01) $ 0.04 $ — Diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.01) $ 0.04 $ — As the Company had a net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the diluted net loss per share does not include 38.3 million in equity-based compensation awards as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 11 - 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 $12.5 million and $2.9 million for three months ended June 30, 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 recorded an income tax expense of $23.7 million and $6.1 million for six months ended June 30, 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 77.2% and 57.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, 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. The Company’s effective income tax rate is (208.1%) and 121.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The most significant drivers of the difference between the 2023 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings and Contingencies	Note 12 - 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, seeking substantial damages. The parties are currently briefing the appeals. The Company has been named as a defendant in six additional lawsuits by former public warrant holders. Two of these suits were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Daniel Berner v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Case No. 1:24-cv-04483-JSR (filed June 11, 2024), and James Lapp v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Case No. 1: 24-cv-05129-JSR (filed July 5, 2024). Four additional suits have been filed in the New York State Supreme Court: CSS, LLC v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (filed July 12, 2024); Walleye Manager Opportunities et. al. v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (filed July 12, 2024); Funicular Funds LP v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (filed July 5, 2024); and MPF Broadway Convexity Fund I, LP et. al. v. Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (filed July 5, 2024). Each new complaint generally alleges breaches of the Warrant Agreement, dated August 4, 2020, and Berner has plead an alternative claim for violation of the federal securities laws. Each new complaint seeks an award of money damages. The Company’s response to the Complaints is not yet due. A scheduling conference for the cases in federal court has been scheduled for August 9, 2024. There is no schedule yet in place for the cases in state court. It is possible that additional purported former warrant holders of the Company could bring additional lawsuits against the Company alleging substantially similar claims. The Company is unable to estimate any potential additional loss or range of loss that may result from the ultimate resolution of these matters, which could be material to the Company’s business and results of operations. 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., Stability AI, Ltd. and Stability AI US Services Corp. The case, Getty Images (US), Inc. v. Stability AI, Inc., Case No. 1:23-cv-00135-JHL, 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 various iterations of Stability AI’s generative artificial intelligence model known as Stable Diffusion. Getty Images (US), Inc. has asserted claims for copyright infringement; falsification of copyright management information; trademark infringement; unfair competition; trademark dilution; and deceptive trade practices. Getty Images (US), Inc. seeks, among other things, monetary damages and injunctive relief. The case was originally filed on February 3, 2023 against Stability AI, Inc., and an Amended Complaint adding Stability AI, Ltd. as a defendant was filed on March 29, 2023. 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 was 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. Following substantial completion of jurisdictional discovery, Getty Images (US), Inc. filed an unopposed motion for leave to file a Second Amended Complaint, which was granted on July 8, 2024. The Second Amended Complaint added Stability AI US Services Corporation as a third defendant. On July 29, 2024, the defendants filed a renewed motion to dismiss premised on their contention that Stability AI, Ltd. is not subject to personal jurisdiction in Delaware and also filed a motion to transfer the case to the Northern District of California. Getty Images (US), Inc.’s opposition to these motions is due on August 12, 2024. 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. Stability has requested an appeal against that decision. The appeals court denied the request on July 22, 2024. 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 the Company cannot be certain of the outcome of any litigation or the disposition of any claims, or the amount of damages and exposure, if any, that the Company could incur, the Company does not currently believe that a material loss arising from the final disposition of existing matters is probable. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and regulatory proceedings, we cannot determine with certainty the ultimate outcome of any such litigation or proceedings. If the final resolution of any such litigation or proceedings is unfavorable, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially affected. Further, in the ordinary course of business, the Company is also subject to periodic threats of lawsuits, investigations and claims. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on the Company 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 June 30, 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 $17.5 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 $25.4 million.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 3,689	$ 13,587	$ (4,277)	$ 3,203

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 shares	Jun. 30, 2024 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		The trading arrangement described below was entered into during an open insider trading window and was 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 Rule 10b5-1 Total Shares to be Sold Expiration Date Kenneth Mainardis, Senior Vice President, Editorial Adopted 5/15/2024 X (1) 12/11/2025 1
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Kenneth Mainardis [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Kenneth Mainardis
Title	Senior Vice President, Editorial
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	5/15/2024
Expiration Date	12/11/2025
Arrangement Duration	575 days
Kenneth Mainardis May 2024 Trading Arrangement, Common Stock [Member] | Kenneth Mainardis [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	137,998	137,998
Kenneth Mainardis May 2024 Trading Arrangement, Options [Member] | Kenneth Mainardis [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	1,296,146	1,296,146

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 assets” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $9.6 million and $10.0 million as of June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 the Company 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. performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when a performance obligation is satisfied. 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 income (loss) per share of Class A common stock adjusts basic loss per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options.

Acquisition (Tables)

Acquisition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Schedule of Consideration Transferred in Business Acquisition	The components of the fair value of consideration transferred are as follows (in thousands): Cash $ 15,106 Class A common stock 4,875 Total fair value of consideration considered $ 19,981
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The aggregate purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows (in thousands): Assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Fair Value at Cash and cash equivalents $ 68 Accounts receivable 540 Other current assets 92 Prepaid expense 190 Property and equipment 1,349 Customer relationships 2,900 Goodwill 15,939 Total identifiable assets $ 21,078 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,097) Total liabilities assumed $ (1,097) Net Assets Acquired $ 19,981

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue by Product	Revenue by major product : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Creative $ 137,897 $ 141,256 $ 276,736 $ 287,716 Editorial 83,619 80,306 163,048 164,968 Other 7,624 4,113 11,634 8,633 Total Revenue $ 229,140 $ 225,675 $ 451,418 $ 461,317 Revenue by region: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023 AMER $ 127,957 $ 125,968 $ 252,366 $ 263,174 EMEA 75,686 73,827 148,601 145,573 APAC 25,497 25,880 50,451 52,570 Total Revenue $ 229,140 $ 225,675 $ 451,418 $ 461,317

Fair Value of Financial Instr_2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 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) $ 73,603 $ — $ — $ 73,603 Liabilities: Term Loans — 1,051,371 — 1,051,371 Senior Notes — 300,750 — 300,750
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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, As of December 31, Long term note receivable from a related party $ 24,000 $ 24,000 Minority and other investments 12,129 12,454 Equity method investment (1) 909 2,852 Long term deposits 1,496 1,526 Other 29 430 $ 38,563 $ 41,262 $2.2 million
Accrued Expenses	The following table summarizes the Company's accrued expenses: (In thousands) As of June 30, As of December 31, Accrued compensation and related costs $ 21,091 $ 16,933 Lease liabilities 10,599 9,780 Interest payable 9,940 9,942 Accrued professional fees 5,137 6,045 Other 1,565 953 $ 48,332 $ 43,653

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Debt included the following: (In thousands) As of June 30, As of December 31, Senior Notes $ 300,000 $ 300,000 USD Term Loans 601,800 637,000 EUR Term Loans (1) 448,460 463,588 Less: issuance costs and discounts amortized to interest expense (869) (1,930) Long-term debt – net $ 1,349,391 $ 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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share of Class A common stock: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income (loss) $ 3,689 $ (4,277) $ 17,276 $ (1,074) Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest (158) (214) (26) 293 Net income (loss) attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. - Basic $ 3,847 $ (4,063) $ 17,302 $ (1,367) Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding: Basic 408,989,273 397,417,290 407,312,262 396,368,132 Effect of dilutive securities 5,449,966 — 7,354,101 — Diluted 414,439,239 397,417,290 414,666,363 396,368,132 Net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders: Basic $ 0.01 $ (0.01) $ 0.04 $ — Diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.01) $ 0.04 $ —

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 6,475		$ 6,475		$ 6,526
Bad debt expense	400	$ 600	700	$ 1,100
Unrealized foreign exchange gains (loss) – net	2,439	$ (3,165)	18,861	$ (14,087)
Carrying amount of minority investments	38,563		38,563		41,262
Non-controlling Interest
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Carrying amount of minority investments	$ 9,600		$ 9,600		$ 10,000

Acquisition - Narrative (Detail

Acquisition - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2024 USD ($) shares	Jun. 30, 2024 segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment		1
Motorsport Images
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests acquired	100%
Cash paid for business acquisition	$ 15,106
Shares issued in business acquisition (in shares) | shares	1.2
Acquisition costs	$ 1,000
Weighted average life of acquired intangible assets	11 years

Acquisition - Schedule of Consi

Acquisition - Schedule of Consideration Transferred (Details) - Motorsport Images $ in Thousands	Apr. 01, 2024 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$ 15,106
Class A common stock	4,875
Total fair value of consideration considered	$ 19,981

Acquisition - Schedule of Asset

Acquisition - Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Apr. 01, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Goodwill	$ 1,514,752		$ 1,501,814
Motorsport Images
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 68
Accounts receivable		540
Other current assets		92
Prepaid expense		190
Property and equipment		1,349
Customer relationships		2,900
Goodwill		15,939
Total identifiable assets		21,078
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(1,097)
Total liabilities assumed		(1,097)
Net Assets Acquired		$ 19,981

Revenue - Narrative (Details)

Revenue - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue recognized	$ 109.8

Revenue - Revenue by Product (D

Revenue - Revenue by Product (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 229,140	$ 225,675	$ 451,418	$ 461,317
Creative
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	137,897	141,256	276,736	287,716
Editorial
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	83,619	80,306	163,048	164,968
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 7,624	$ 4,113	$ 11,634	$ 8,633

Revenue - Revenue by Region (De

Revenue - Revenue by Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 229,140	$ 225,675	$ 451,418	$ 461,317
AMER
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	127,957	125,968	252,366	263,174
EMEA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	75,686	73,827	148,601	145,573
APAC
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 25,497	$ 25,880	$ 50,451	$ 52,570

Derivative Instruments (Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Income (loss) on derivative	$ 0	$ (600)	$ (1,500)	$ (2,700)
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	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Recurring
Assets:
Money market funds (cash equivalents)	$ 73,603	$ 57,062
Recurring | Interest rate swap
Assets:
Derivative assets: Interest rate swaps		1,459
Nonrecurring
Liabilities:
Term Loans	1,051,371	1,104,237
Senior Notes	300,750	302,250
(Level 1) | Recurring
Assets:
Money market funds (cash equivalents)	73,603	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	1,051,371	1,104,237
Senior Notes	300,750	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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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	12,129	12,454
Equity method investment	909	2,852
Long term deposits	1,496	1,526
Other	29	430
Other long-term assets	38,563	$ 41,262
Cash dividend from equity method investment	$ 2,200

Other Assets and Liabilities _2

Other Assets and Liabilities - Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Assets And Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and related costs	$ 21,091	$ 16,933
Lease liabilities	10,599	9,780
Interest payable	9,940	9,942
Accrued professional fees	5,137	6,045
Other	1,565	953
Accrued expenses	$ 48,332	$ 43,653
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accrued expenses	Accrued expenses

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: issuance costs and discounts amortized to interest expense	$ (869)	$ (1,930)
Long-term debt – net	1,349,391	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	601,800	637,000
Debt prepayment	32,600
EUR Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 448,460	$ 463,588

Equity-based Compensation (Deta

Equity-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation, net of forfeitures	$ 4.4	$ 12.1	$ 14.4	$ 19
Stock-based compensation expense capitalized	$ 0.4	$ 0.2	$ 1.2	$ 1
Equity Incentive Plan 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of awards granted in period (in shares)			1,200,000
Number of shares available for issuance (in shares)	51,100,000		51,100,000
Number of shares available to be issued (in shares)	9,300,000		9,300,000
Earn Out Plan
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for issuance (in shares)	6,000,000		6,000,000
Number of shares available to be issued (in shares)	21,300		21,300
Number of shares granted in period (in shares)			1,400,000

Earnings per Share (Details)

Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 3,689	$ (4,277)	$ 17,276	$ (1,074)
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest	(158)	(214)	(26)	293
Net income (loss) attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc.	$ 3,847	$ (4,063)	$ 17,302	$ (1,367)
Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic (in dollars per share)	408,989,273	397,417,290	407,312,262	396,368,132
Effect of dilutive securities	5,449,966	0	7,354,101	0
Diluted	414,439,239	397,417,290	414,666,363	396,368,132
Net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock attributable to Getty Images Holdings, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)	$ 0.04	$ 0
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ (0.01)	$ 0.04	$ 0
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares)		38,300,000		38,300,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 12,498	$ 2,889	$ 23,699	$ 6,122
Effective income tax rate	77.20%	(208.10%)	57.80%	121.30%

Legal Proceedings and Conting_2

Legal Proceedings and Contingencies (Details) image in Millions		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) lawsuit	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2023 image
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual			$ 0	$ 0
Number of alleged unauthorized images | image					12
United States District Court for the Southern District of Net York, Alta Partners, LLC and CRCM Institutional Master Fund (BVI) LTD, Et Al. V. Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Cases
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of pending lawsuits | lawsuit			2
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		$ 17,500,000
Tax Assessment, Canada Revenue Agency | Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, amount sought by plaintiff			$ 25,400,000
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Berner and Lapp Cases and New York State Supreme Court Cases
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of pending lawsuits | lawsuit			6