Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 4, 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed”…

Chief Accounting Officer — Steven Ciardiello: Mr. Ciardiello resigned as Chief Accounting Officer with no successor named yet.

Other Events. On July 22, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that at a meeting held on July 20, 2026 its Board of Directors resolved to suspend the Company's future quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Chief Executive Officer — Paul J. Hennessy: Paul J. Hennessy stepped down as CEO and Board member, with Rik Powell appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. As previously announced, on January 6, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (“Getty Images”), the Company and certain other parties. After reviewing the proposed merger, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) conditioned its required clearance of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement upon a sale of…

Other Events. As previously disclosed, in August 2024, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) received a Civil Investigative Demand (a “CID”) from the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) regarding its investigation into the Company’s disclosure and subscription enrollment and cancellation practices under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”) and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (“ROSCA”). The Company has cooperated throughout the investigation, and in January 2026…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 28, 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed”…

Other Events. On April 20, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share for shareholders of record as of June 4, 2026, payable on June 18, 2026. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SHUTTERSTOCK, INC. Dated: April 20, 2026 By: /s/ Rik Powell Rik Powell Chief Financial Officer 3

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 17, 2026, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “…

Other Events. On January 26, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company, declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share for shareholders of record as of March 5, 2026, payable on March 19, 2026. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SHUTTERSTOCK, INC. Dated: January 26, 2026 By: /s/ Rik Powell Rik Powell Chief Financial Officer 3

CEO — Paul J. Hennessy: The filing discloses a compensatory equity award (RSUs) to the CEO, not a change in management position or departure.

Other Events. 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders The Board of Directors of Shutterstock, Inc. (the “ Company ”) has scheduled its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “ 2025 Annual Meeting ”) for December 22, 2025. The record date for determining stockholders entitled to receive notice of, and vote at, the 2025 Annual Meeting is November 19, 2025. Additional information regarding the Annual Meeting, including how to attend and whether it will be held in a virtual meeting format only, wil…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal period ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “…

Other Events As previously announced, on January 6, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) to combine in a merger-of-equals transaction with Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (“ Getty Images ”) (such transaction referred to herein as the “ Merger ”). The closing of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, including Getty Images having amended or otherwise re…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 29, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” f…

Other Events. On July 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.33 per common share for shareholders of record as of September 4, 2025, payable on September 18, 2025. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SHUTTERSTOCK, INC. Dated: July 21, 2025 By: /s/ Rik Powell Rik Powell Chief Financial Officer 3

Other Events. On June 10, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the results of the Special Meeting. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. 1 Forward-Looking Statements The statements in this current report on Form 8-K include forward-looking statements concerning Getty Images, Shutterstock, the proposed transactions and other matters. All statements, other than historical facts, are for…

Other Events. As previously announced, on January 6, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Shutterstock ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”), by and among Shutterstock, Grammy HoldCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Shutterstock (“ HoldCo ”), and Grammy Merger Sub One, Inc., Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of HoldCo (“ Merger Sub 1 ”), Getty Images Holdings, Inc., a Delaware cor…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 2, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” fo…

Other Events. On April 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.33 per common share for shareholders of record as of June 5, 2025, payable on June 19, 2025. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SHUTTERSTOCK, INC. Dated: April 21, 2025 By: /s/ Rik Powell Rik Powell Chief Financial Officer 3

Other Events. As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company” or “Shutterstock”) on July 22, 2024 (the “Original Form 8-K”), the Company consummated its previously announced acquisition of Envato Pty Ltd. (“Envato”) on July 22, 2024 pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2024, by and among the Company, Shutterstock AUS EMU Pty Ltd., Envato, the shareholders o…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 25, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “…

Other Events. On January 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company, declared a cash dividend of $0.33 per common share for shareholders of record as of March 6, 2025, payable on March 20, 2025. 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SHUTTERSTOCK, INC. Dated: January 28, 2025 By: /s/ Rik Powell Rik Powell Chief Financial Officer 3

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Agreement and Plan of Merger On January 6, 2025, Shutterstock, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Shutterstock ”) , entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger(the “ Merger Agreement ”), by and among Shutterstock, Grammy HoldCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Shutterstock (“ HoldCo ”), and Grammy Merger Sub One, Inc., Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of HoldCo (“ Merger Sub 1 ”), Getty Ima…

CFO — Jarrod Yahes: The CFO resigned but was immediately succeeded by an internal promotion (SVP Finance) with a transition period, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.