Getty Images Restructures Debt, Goes Private via Bankruptcy
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What happened
Getty Images announced an agreement with major lenders to restructure its debt, take the company private, and undertake a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Koch Equity Development and members of the Getty Family will invest up to $533 million in new equity to pay down debt under the restructuring. The company expects to continue operating normally throughout the process, which is planned to be complete by year’s end.
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Why it matters
The restructuring follows the notification that Getty Images shares were set to delist from the New York Stock Exchange after falling below $1. This move involves major financial stakeholders committing to a comprehensive plan to manage the company's debt.
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Who's involved
- Getty ImagesAmerican visual media company undergoing debt restructuring
- Koch Equity DevelopmentInvestment subsidiary providing up to $533 million in new equity
- Craig PetersChief Executive Officer of Getty Images
Who could feel it
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Could see changes in the continuity and terms of the functional content supply chain from Getty Images.
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The entities involved
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Getty Images
American visual media company
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Koch Equity Development
Investment and acquisition subsidiary of Koch Industries