Getty Images is set to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing years of financial difficulties, a failed merger, and increasing competition from technology capable of generating images instantly. The company announced plans to initiate the bankruptcy process in the coming weeks, aiming for a significant restructuring. This move will result in the Getty family and Koch Equity Development gaining full control and ownership of the company. The decision to go private is part of a strategy to stabilize the business and address the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Getty Images was worth $4.8 billion just 4 years ago. Now it’s filing for bankruptcy
