M&A Deal Summary

Getty Images Acquires iStockphoto

On February 9, 2006, Getty Images acquired internet software and services company iStockphoto for 50M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Getty Images’ 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Getty Images’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Getty Images’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Getty Images’ 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-02-09
Target iStockphoto
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Getty Images
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 50M USD

Target

iStockphoto

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
iStockphoto LP is an online provider of international microstock photography.

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Buyer

Getty Images

Seattle, Washington, United States
Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Digital Media
Employees1,700
Revenue 917M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Getty Images offers a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of customers around the world. With a broad portfolio that includes the Getty Images, Stock, and Unsplash brands, the Company reaches and empowers a broad base of global customers ranging from international enterprises to amateur creators. Getty Images was formed in 1995 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 10
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 10
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 2
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-07-22 image.net

London, United Kingdom

image.net Ltd. is a provider in the digital distribution of publicity and marketing materials for the entertainment industry.

Buy €14M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-02-27 Michael Ochs Archives

Venice, California, United States

Michael Ochs Archives, Inc. is a collection of music and entertainment industry.

Buy -
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