Getty Images Holdings Delisted from NYSE, Moves to OTC Pink Market

What happened

On September 29, 2026 the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) notified Getty Images Holdings, Inc. that it would begin delisting procedures for the company’s Class A common stock because the share price had fallen below the NYSE’s minimum price threshold, as required by Section 802.01D of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. The NYSE immediately suspended trading of the stock on the exchange.

The company filed a Form 8‑K on October 1, 2026 (Item 3.01) to disclose the delisting notice and to confirm that it does not intend to appeal the NYSE’s determination. The NYSE will file a Form 25 with the SEC, and the delisting will become effective ten days after that filing.

Following the suspension, Getty Images’ shares began trading on the OTC Pink Limited Market on September 30, 2026 under the ticker “GETY.” The company noted that the move to the over‑the‑counter market should not affect its business operations, but it cannot guarantee continued quotes or trading volume on the OTC market.

In a related Item 8.01 disclosure, the board postponed the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders that had been scheduled for October 8, 2026, citing the delisting proceedings and ongoing strategic financing discussions.

Share price and trading

On the day of the filing, Getty Images’ shares closed at $0.086, up 3.61% from the prior close of $0.083. The modest price increase occurred after the stock had already been moved to the OTC Pink market.

What this means

A Form 8‑K is a current report that public companies must file with the SEC to disclose material events that shareholders should know about. Item 3.01 is used specifically for notices of delisting or failure to meet a continued‑listing rule.

The NYSE’s delisting process begins with a notice to the company and a suspension of trading. The exchange then files a Form 25 with the SEC, which formally removes the security from the exchange’s official listing. The delisting becomes effective ten days after the Form 25 is filed.

The “abnormally low selling price” rule requires a listed company’s share price to stay above a minimum (typically $1.00) for a sustained period. Getty Images’ share price had fallen well below that threshold, triggering the NYSE’s action.

When a stock is delisted from a major exchange, it often moves to an over‑the‑counter (OTC) market. The OTC Pink Limited Market is a tier of the OTC system that provides limited public quotation and reporting requirements. Trading on the OTC market can be less liquid and more volatile, and there is no guarantee that broker‑dealers will continue to quote the stock.

For shareholders, the immediate effect is that they can no longer buy or sell the shares on the NYSE; they must do so through OTC dealers, which may involve wider bid‑ask spreads and fewer trading partners. The company’s postponement of its annual meeting also means that any shareholder votes or proposals scheduled for that meeting will be delayed.

The filing does not indicate any change to Getty Images’ underlying business or financial condition, but it does signal that the company must address its low share price, either through a reverse stock split, recapitalization, or other strategic actions to regain compliance with exchange standards.