Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman (New York)
has agreed to acquire Getty Images (New York) for $2.4 billion,
including the assumption of debt.
Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman (New York) has agreed to
acquire Getty Images (New York) for $2.4 billion, including the
assumption of debt. Under terms of the deal, Getty stockholders will
receive $34 in cash for each outstanding share of common stock, a 55%
premium. Getty is the world's leading creator and distributor of
imagery, footage and multimedia products and digital content, including
music.
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