Core Viewpoint - Getty Images Group plans to acquire competitor Shutterstock Inc., facing deep investigation from UK regulators due to concerns about potential anti-competitive effects [1][2] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The merger will create a combined entity valued at approximately $3.7 billion [1] - Getty Images intends to complete the acquisition by paying $331 million in cash and issuing 319.4 million shares of its own stock, resulting in shareholders holding 54.7% of the merged company [1] - The deal is under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice as well [1] Group 2: Regulatory Concerns - The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed concerns that the merger could significantly weaken competition in the UK news content supply market and the global stock content supply market [2] - The CMA indicated that the proposed remedies from both companies were insufficient to avoid a "Phase 2 investigation" [1][2] - A final decision on the transaction is expected by April 19 [1]