Gartner shareholders back directors, pay and KPMG
Gartner, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 28, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gartner, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 28, 2026. Stockholders elected thirteen nominees to the Board of Directors, each receiving a majority of votes cast with several directors drawing over 55 million votes in favor.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 52,244,896 votes for and 7,577,911 against. In addition, they ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 56,028,004 votes for and 8,006,764 against.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Say-on-pay votes for: 52,244,896 votes
Say-on-pay votes against: 7,577,911 votes
KPMG ratification votes for: 56,028,004 votes
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Say-on-pay votes for
52,244,896 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
7,577,911 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
KPMG ratification votes for
56,028,004 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 independent auditor
KPMG ratification votes against
8,006,764 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as 2026 independent auditor
Votes for director Daniela L. Rus
59,779,695 votes
Election to Board of Directors at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes on Proposal 2
4,108,524 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Broker Non-Votes, advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Gartner, Inc. was held on May 28, 2026."
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 4,108,524"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
advisory basis financial
"Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging Growth Company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
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What key items were voted on at Gartner (IT) 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders voted on three items: election of thirteen directors, an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, each receiving majority support from shares voted.
Were Gartner (IT) directors elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes, all thirteen nominees to Gartner’s Board of Directors were elected. Each candidate, including Eugene A. Hall and Daniela L. Rus, received significantly more votes “For” than “Against,” with additional broker non-votes reported but not counted as votes against.
How did Gartner (IT) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the compensation of Gartner’s named executive officers on an advisory basis. The vote totaled 52,244,896 “For,” 7,577,911 “Against,” and 117,249 abstentions, with 4,108,524 broker non-votes, indicating broad but not unanimous support for the pay program.
Which audit firm did Gartner (IT) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Gartner stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 56,028,004 votes “For,” 8,006,764 “Against,” and 13,812 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.
Did any Gartner (IT) voting item fail at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
No, all three proposals passed. The thirteen director nominees were elected, the advisory vote on executive compensation received majority approval, and KPMG LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with a strong favorable vote margin.
What are broker non-votes in the Gartner (IT) 2026 meeting results?
Broker non-votes represent shares held by brokers that were not instructed on certain proposals. For Gartner’s director elections and the say-on-pay vote, there were 4,108,524 broker non-votes, which were not counted as votes for or against those proposals.
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