Monday, January 21, 2008

Getty Images Looks For Buyer

Seattle-based Getty Images is reportedly looking for a buyer, and has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs to shop the firm, according to a report in the New York Times. According to the Times, Getty Images is looking to sell the firm for $1.5B, and is looking to take the firm private in a deal with a private equity firm. The firm is reported to be in talks with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Bain Capital and others.