NEW YORK — Two of the world's largest picture agencies, Getty Images and Shutterstock, announced plans to merge on Tuesday in a move that will create a giant in the visual content sector.

The firms intend to pool their gigantic image platforms, achieving savings of between $150 million and $200 million in the three years after the merger is completed, they announced in a joint statement.

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