Gartner (NYSE: IT) awards Safian 5,231 RSUs and 28,333 SARs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gartner Inc. reported that its EVP & CFO, Craig Safian, received new equity-based awards. On February 5, 2026, he was granted 5,231 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and 28,333 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs).

The RSUs relate to a performance-based award granted on February 6, 2025 and vest in four substantially equal annual installments starting February 6, 2026. The SARs have an exercise price of $152.03 and become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments beginning February 5, 2027, with an expiration date of February 5, 2033.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Safian Craig

(Last) (First) (Middle)

56 TOP GALLANT ROAD

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06904

(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 & CFO

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		5,231(1)		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	5,231	$0	5,231	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$152.03	02/05/2026		A		28,333		02/05/2027(2)	02/05/2033(2)	Common Stock	28,333	$0	28,333	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 Craig Safian	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Gartner (IT) report for Craig Safian?

Gartner reported equity awards to EVP & CFO Craig Safian. On February 5, 2026, he received 5,231 performance-based Restricted Stock Units and 28,333 Stock Appreciation Rights tied to Gartner common stock, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report filed under Section 16 rules.

How many RSUs were granted to Gartner (IT) EVP & CFO Craig Safian?

Craig Safian was granted 5,231 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs stem from a performance-based award originally granted on February 6, 2025, and represent the number earned after certification of the performance metric, vesting in four substantially equal annual installments starting February 6, 2026.

What Stock Appreciation Rights did Craig Safian receive from Gartner (IT)?

Craig Safian received 28,333 Stock Appreciation Rights. These derivative awards relate to Gartner common stock, carry an exercise price of $152.03 per share, and become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments commencing on February 5, 2027, with a stated expiration date of February 5, 2033.

When do Craig Safian’s Gartner (IT) performance-based RSUs vest?

The performance-based RSUs vest over four years. They were awarded on February 6, 2025, and vest in four substantially equal annual installments, beginning on February 6, 2026, as described in the Form 4 explanation of responses included with the insider equity award disclosure.

When do Craig Safian’s Gartner (IT) Stock Appreciation Rights become exercisable?

The Stock Appreciation Rights become exercisable gradually. They vest in four substantially equal annual installments, starting on February 5, 2027. The Form 4 notes that these SARs are scheduled to expire on February 5, 2033, if not exercised, and relate to Gartner common stock.

What role does Craig Safian hold at Gartner (IT) in this Form 4 filing?

In this filing, Craig Safian is identified as an officer of Gartner, serving as EVP & CFO. The Form 4 indicates he is not a director or ten percent owner, and that the reported derivative awards are held with direct ownership rather than through an indirect entity.