# Getty Images

Type: Company (GETY)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: BofA Hyperscaler Forecast — Bank of America raises bond issuance outlook for cloud giants.
- **2026-03-17**: Commerzbank Rejection — Commerzbank board formally rejects UniCredit's exchange offer.
- **2026-03-16**: Market Downturn — Asian markets follow Wall Street lower amid global economic uncertainty.
- **2026-03-16**: JBS USA Strike — Workers at the Colorado beef plant walk off the job, disrupting production.
- **2026-03-16**: Merger Termination — Alcon and LENSAR end their merger agreement due to FTC regulatory hurdles.
- **2026-03-16**: Getty Earnings — Getty Images releases mixed financial results showing a Q4 loss but FY25 revenue growth.
- **2026-03-16**: Market Slide — Asian markets open lower, following a downward trend from Wall Street indices.
- **2026-03-16**: Getty Earnings — Getty Images releases FY25 results showing annual revenue growth despite a Q4 loss.
- **2026-03-16**: Merger Collapse — Alcon and LENSAR terminate their merger agreement after failing to overcome FTC antitrust hurdles.
- **2026-03-16**: JBS Strike — Labor strike begins at JBS USA's Colorado facility, impacting regional supply chains.
- **2026-03-16**: Deal Termination — Alcon and LENSAR announce the end of the merger agreement due to FTC opposition.
- **2026-03-16**: Getty Images Earnings — Getty reports FY25 revenue growth despite a Q4 net loss.
- **2026-03-16**: Alcon-LENSAR Termination — Merger cancelled following FTC regulatory opposition.
- **2026-02**: FTC Investigation — The FTC intensifies its review of the merger, focusing on the ophthalmic laser market.
- **2025-Q4**: Merger Agreement — Alcon and LENSAR enter into a definitive agreement for Alcon to acquire LENSAR.

## Recent coverage (16 stories, network-wide)

### 80 US Accelerators Ranked on 2,000+ Founder Reviews: What Applicants Should Know
2026-08-19 01:21:26 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Founders choosing between incubator and accelerator offers now have an alumni-driven benchmark: TIME and Statista ranked 80 U.S. programs using 2,000+ participant reviews across six criteria, from mentorship to funding opportunities. The ranking clarifies the practical differences between incubators and accelerators at the earliest stages.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/startups-americas-best-accelerators-2026-founder-guide

### Top 80 US Accelerators Signal a $1B+ Unicorn Pipeline Shift in Early-Stage Capital
2026-08-19 01:21:00 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

TIME and Statista's inaugural ranking of 80 U.S. incubators and accelerators, built on 2,000+ alumni reviews, maps where early-stage risk and deal flow are migrating as venture capital concentrates on growth-stage checks. The list is effectively a curated diligence layer for later-stage investors.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/finance-americas-best-incubators-accelerators-2026-capital-shift

### Viant's Platform Revenue Up 34% on 5% AI Outcomes Adoption
2026-08-17 23:05:50 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Viant's platform model hinges on product-led ad tech growth: revenue up 34% YoY to $104.3M, while Viant AI outcomes accounted for 5% of platform ad spend only six months after launch. With $193.1M cash and no debt, the company can fund product expansion.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/viant-saas-ai-outcomes-q2-2026

### Viant's CTV Spend Soars 50% to Over Half of Platform Ad Dollars
2026-08-17 23:05:35 · Sector: marketing · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Viant's Q2 2026 results show CTV ad spend rising nearly 50% YoY to over half of total platform spend, with Direct Access reaching 80% utilization. Advertisers are consolidating budgets onto household-identified CTV supply paths as AI outcomes gain traction.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/viant-q2-2026-ctv-ad-spend-direct-access

### Viant Q2 Revenue Up 34% to $104.3M, Guides $109M Midpoint
2026-08-17 23:05:19 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Viant delivered Q2 2026 revenue of $104.3M (up 34% YoY), non-GAAP EPS of $0.15, and raised Q3 revenue guidance to $107.5M–$110.5M. With $193.1M in cash, zero debt, and 24% adjusted EBITDA margin, the company is compounding profitability.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/viant-q2-2026-earnings-financials

### Viant CTV Spend Up 50% While Bakkt Revenue Falls 70%
2026-08-17 23:05:02 · Sector: crypto · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Crypto brand budgets are migrating to connected TV even as trading volumes sag: Viant's CTV ad spend grew nearly 50% YoY, while Bakkt's Q2 revenue dropped 70% to $170.1M. The divergence shows crypto firms are prioritizing brand building via CTV despite exchange softness.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/crypto-ad-spend-viant-bakkt-q2-2026

### Viant AI Outcomes Hit 5% of $104.3M Q2 Platform Spend
2026-08-17 23:04:42 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Viant's Q2 2026 results show early AI monetization: Viant AI outcomes reached 5% of platform ad spend year-to-date, while 80% of CTV spend ran through Direct Access supply optimization. The company's household ID graph covers 95% of U.S. addresses, giving AI models deterministic training data.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/viant-ai-outcomes-household-identity

### TTD Slides 4.4% After IBM Warning: Ad Budgets Face Hardware Headwind
2026-08-05 06:04:26 · Sector: marketing · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Trade Desk shares fell 4.4% as IBM's Q2 earnings miss revealed enterprise IT departments are slashing software budgets to fund hardware. The development raises concerns that marketing and ad technology spending could be next, posing a threat to programmatic platforms and ad budgets.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/ttd-shares-slide-ibm-warning-ad-budgets

### Hyperscaler Debt Surge and Getty AI Pivot Drive Global Market Sentiment
2026-03-18 00:07:48 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 11

Bank of America has significantly raised its bond issuance forecast for hyperscale cloud providers, signaling a massive capital injection into AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Getty Images reported rising full-year revenue despite a quarterly loss, highlighting the complex financial transition for AI-integrated content platforms.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/hyperscaler-bond-forecast-getty-earnings-ai-market-trends

### Global Markets Pull Back as FTC Blocks Alcon-LENSAR Merger
2026-03-17 00:27:11 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Asian markets followed Wall Street's downward trend as regulatory headwinds and mixed corporate earnings dampened investor sentiment. The collapse of the Alcon-LENSAR merger and Getty Images' Q4 loss highlight the current challenges for tech-driven growth and consolidation.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/global-markets-volatility-ftc-alcon-lensar-getty-images

### Alcon Abandons LENSAR Acquisition Following FTC Antitrust Challenges
2026-03-17 00:26:07 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Alcon has officially terminated its merger agreement with LENSAR, a leader in femtosecond laser technology, citing insurmountable opposition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The collapse of the deal highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny over consolidation within the specialized medical device and ophthalmic surgery sectors.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/alcon-lensar-merger-terminated-ftc

### Getty Images Revenue Grows Amid Market Volatility and FTC Antitrust Headwinds
2026-03-17 00:25:30 · Sector: marketing · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Global markets are sliding as Asian indices follow Wall Street lower, while Getty Images reports resilient FY25 revenue growth despite a Q4 loss. Simultaneously, the FTC has successfully blocked the Alcon-LENSAR merger, signaling a tightening regulatory environment for industry consolidation.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/getty-images-fy25-revenue-market-trends-ftc

### Global Market Volatility and Labor Unrest Stress-Test Food and Med-Tech Chains
2026-03-17 00:24:55 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Global markets are experiencing a synchronized downturn as Asian indices follow Wall Street lower amid broader economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, critical supply chain disruptions have emerged through a labor strike at a major JBS USA beef plant and the collapse of the Alcon-LENSAR merger following federal regulatory intervention.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/global-market-volatility-jbs-strike-alcon-merger-collapse

### Global Market Volatility and Labor Unrest Signal Shifting Workforce Dynamics
2026-03-17 00:24:19 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Global markets are facing a confluence of labor instability and regulatory tightening, highlighted by a major strike at JBS USA and the collapse of the Alcon-LENSAR merger. These developments, alongside mixed corporate earnings from Getty Images, signal a complex period for workforce planning and talent retention.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/market-volatility-labor-unrest-jbs-alcon-getty

### FTC Scrutiny Derails Alcon-LENSAR Merger Amid Global Market Volatility
2026-03-17 00:23:43 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Alcon has terminated its planned acquisition of LENSAR following opposition from the Federal Trade Commission, highlighting intensified antitrust enforcement in the medical technology sector. Simultaneously, labor unrest at JBS USA and mixed earnings from Getty Images underscore broader economic pressures as global markets trend downward.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/ftc-alcon-lensar-merger-termination-jbs-strike

### Getty Images and Designer Brands Slump as Earnings Outlooks Weigh on Sentiment
2026-02-27 21:15:04 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Shares of Getty Images and Designer Brands faced significant downward pressure on February 27, 2026, as investors reacted to a combination of disappointing guidance and broader headwinds in the digital media and retail footwear sectors.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/getty-images-designer-brands-stock-decline-analysis

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