While the evaluation process, including discussions with various interested parties, is ongoing, there can be no assurance that any transaction will occur or as to the timing, structure, price or terms of any transaction. Getty Images does not plan to update the market with any further information on the process unless and until such time as its Board of Directors deems appropriate.

As previously announced, Getty Images will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007, on Thursday, January 31, 2008.

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