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Gartner (IT) EVP & CHRO adds shares through employee stock purchase plan

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Gartner Inc. executive vice president and chief human resources officer Robin B. Kranich reported a small routine share purchase through the company’s employee stock purchase plan. On May 29, 2026, Kranich acquired 38 shares of common stock at $154.09 per share in a transaction exempt from short-swing profit rules under Rule 16b-3(c). Following this plan-based acquisition, Kranich directly holds 23,636 shares of Gartner common stock.

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Insider Kranich Robin B
Role EVP & CHRO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 38 $154.09 $6K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 23,636 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares acquired 38 shares Common stock acquired on May 29, 2026 under ESPP
Purchase price $154.09 per share Price for ESPP acquisition on May 29, 2026
Post-transaction holdings 23,636 shares Direct ownership after ESPP acquisition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Represents shares acquired under Gartner, Inc.'s 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Section 16(b) regulatory
"in a transaction exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c)"
A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.
Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory
"exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c)"
An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kranich Robin B

(Last)(First)(Middle)
56 TOP GALLANT ROAD
P.O. BOX 10212

(Street)
STAMFORD CONNECTICUT 06904-2212

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GARTNER INC [ IT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & CHRO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/29/2026J38(1)A$154.0923,636D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares acquired under Gartner, Inc.'s 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended and restated effective May 1, 2024), in a transaction exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c).
/s/ Kevin Tang for Robin B. Kranich06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Gartner (IT) report for Robin B. Kranich?

Gartner reported that EVP & CHRO Robin B. Kranich acquired 38 shares of common stock on May 29, 2026, through the company’s employee stock purchase plan, a routine compensation-related program for eligible employees.

At what price were Robin B. Kranich’s Gartner (IT) shares acquired?

The 38 Gartner shares were acquired at $154.09 per share. This transaction occurred under the company’s 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, reflecting a plan-based acquisition rather than an open-market trade by the executive.

How many Gartner (IT) shares does Robin B. Kranich hold after this transaction?

After the May 29, 2026 acquisition, Robin B. Kranich directly holds 23,636 shares of Gartner common stock. This updated holding reflects the addition of 38 shares purchased through the company’s employee stock purchase plan.

What plan was used for Robin B. Kranich’s Gartner (IT) share purchase?

The shares were acquired under Gartner, Inc.’s 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated effective May 1, 2024. This plan allows eligible employees to buy company stock through a structured, compensation-related program.

Why is Robin B. Kranich’s Gartner (IT) transaction exempt from Section 16(b)?

The transaction is exempt from Section 16(b) short-swing profit rules under SEC Rule 16b-3(c). This exemption applies because the shares were acquired through a qualifying employee benefit plan approved under the relevant regulatory framework.