Gartner (IT) EVP Akhil Jain receives new RSU and stock appreciation right grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gartner Inc. executive Akhil Jain, EVP of Consulting, reported new equity awards granted on February 5, 2026. He received 2,303 performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) at an exercise price of $0, reflecting the certified level of performance for a prior award.

The RSUs were originally granted on February 6, 2025 and vest in four substantially equal annual installments starting February 6, 2026. Jain also received 14,022 stock appreciation rights (SARs) with an exercise price of $152.03, becoming exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments beginning February 5, 2027.

Following these grants, Jain directly holds 2,303 RSUs and 14,022 SARs, each tied to shares of Gartner common stock. These awards are part of his equity-based compensation and do not involve any open‑market share purchases or sales.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Jain Akhil

Role EVP, Consulting

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	2,303	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Appreciation Rights	14,022	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,303 shares (Direct); Stock Appreciation Rights — 14,022 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. These performance-based RSUs were awarded on February 6, 2025 and vest in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 6, 2026. This represents the number of RSUs awarded after the performance metric was certified. These SARs become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 5, 2027.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Jain Akhil

(Last) (First) (Middle)

56 TOP GALLANT ROAD

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GARTNER INC [ IT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Consulting

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0	02/05/2026		A		2,303(1)		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	2,303	$0	2,303	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$152.03	02/05/2026		A		14,022		02/05/2027(2)	02/05/2033(2)	Common Stock	14,022	$0	14,022	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These performance-based RSUs were awarded on February 6, 2025 and vest in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 6, 2026. This represents the number of RSUs awarded after the performance metric was certified.

2. These SARs become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 5, 2027.

	/s/ Kevin Tang for Akhil Jain	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Gartner (IT) executive Akhil Jain report in this Form 4?

Akhil Jain reported grants of new equity awards. He received 2,303 performance-based restricted stock units and 14,022 stock appreciation rights tied to Gartner common stock as part of his compensation package, with specified future vesting and exercisability schedules.

How many restricted stock units did Akhil Jain receive from Gartner (IT)?

He received 2,303 performance-based restricted stock units at a $0 exercise price. These RSUs were originally awarded in February 2025 and this amount reflects units earned after the performance metric was certified, vesting over four annual installments starting February 6, 2026.

What are the terms of the stock appreciation rights granted to Akhil Jain at Gartner (IT)?

Jain was granted 14,022 stock appreciation rights with a $152.03 exercise price. These SARs become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments, beginning February 5, 2027, and are settled in Gartner common stock according to the award terms.

Does this Gartner (IT) Form 4 show Akhil Jain buying or selling stock on the market?

No, the filing shows compensatory grants of restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights. There are no open-market purchases or sales reported; all transactions are coded as awards with a $0 price for the derivative securities themselves.

What is Akhil Jain’s role at Gartner (IT) as shown in this filing?

The filing lists Akhil Jain as an officer of Gartner with the title Executive Vice President, Consulting. He is not reported as a director or 10% owner, and the equity awards relate to his role as a senior executive.

How will the newly granted RSUs to Gartner (IT) executive Akhil Jain vest over time?

The performance-based RSUs vest in four substantially equal annual installments. Vesting starts on February 6, 2026, one year after the original February 6, 2025 award date, spreading the delivery of common shares across four years.