Gartner (IT) EVP Wartinbee receives 1,381 RSUs and 10,133 stock appreciation rights

Q: What equity awards did Gartner (IT) grant to EVP William Wartinbee?

Gartner granted William Wartinbee 1,381 performance-based RSUs and 10,133 stock appreciation rights . The RSUs were earned after a certified performance metric, while the SARs provide upside linked to Gartner’s share price above the $152.03 exercise price.

Q: When do William Wartinbee’s new Gartner (IT) RSUs vest?

The 1,381 performance-based RSUs vest in four substantially equal annual installments, starting on February 6, 2026 . This schedule spreads delivery of common stock over four years, aligning Wartinbee’s compensation with longer-term company performance and retention.

Q: When do William Wartinbee’s Gartner (IT) stock appreciation rights become exercisable?

The 10,133 stock appreciation rights become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments, beginning on February 5, 2027 . This means portions of the award can be exercised each year as they vest over the four-year period through February 5, 2033 .

Q: Are William Wartinbee’s new Gartner (IT) equity awards held directly or indirectly?

The filing shows both the 1,381 RSUs and 10,133 stock appreciation rights as held under direct ownership. There are no footnotes indicating trusts, family entities, or other indirect holders, so the awards are attributed directly to Wartinbee personally.

Q: What performance condition applied to William Wartinbee’s Gartner (IT) RSUs?

The 1,381 RSUs are described as performance-based units awarded on February 6, 2025 . The filing states this represents the number of RSUs awarded after the performance metric was certified, meaning the final share count was determined by meeting pre-set goals.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gartner Inc. executive William James Wartinbee III, EVP, Global Sales & Serv Ops, reported new equity-based awards. On February 5, 2026, he received 1,381 performance-based restricted stock units, representing the final number earned after a certified performance metric and vesting in four equal annual installments starting February 6, 2026. He was also granted 10,133 stock appreciation rights at an exercise price of $152.03 per share, which become exercisable in four equal annual installments beginning February 5, 2027. All awards are held as direct beneficial ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Wartinbee William James III

Role EVP, Global Sales&Serv Ops

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,381	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Appreciation Rights	10,133	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,381 shares (Direct); Stock Appreciation Rights — 10,133 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (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 →

02/09/2026 - 04:52 PM

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^*

Wartinbee William James III

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

56 TOP GALLANT ROAD

(Street)

STAMFORD

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, Global Sales&Serv Ops

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	$0	02/05/2026		A		1,381⁽¹⁾		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	1,381	$0	1,381	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$152.03	02/05/2026		A		10,133		02/05/2027⁽²⁾	02/05/2033⁽²⁾	Common Stock	10,133	$0	10,133	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 William James Wartinbee III	02/09/2026
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FAQ

What equity awards did Gartner (IT) grant to EVP William Wartinbee?

Gartner granted William Wartinbee 1,381 performance-based RSUs and 10,133 stock appreciation rights. The RSUs were earned after a certified performance metric, while the SARs provide upside linked to Gartner’s share price above the $152.03 exercise price.

When do William Wartinbee’s new Gartner (IT) RSUs vest?

The 1,381 performance-based RSUs vest in four substantially equal annual installments, starting on February 6, 2026. This schedule spreads delivery of common stock over four years, aligning Wartinbee’s compensation with longer-term company performance and retention.

When do William Wartinbee’s Gartner (IT) stock appreciation rights become exercisable?

The 10,133 stock appreciation rights become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments, beginning on February 5, 2027. This means portions of the award can be exercised each year as they vest over the four-year period through February 5, 2033.

What is the exercise price of William Wartinbee’s Gartner (IT) stock appreciation rights?

Wartinbee’s stock appreciation rights have an exercise price of $152.03 per share. Value from these rights arises only if Gartner’s common stock trades above this level, linking potential gain directly to future stock price performance over the award’s life.

Are William Wartinbee’s new Gartner (IT) equity awards held directly or indirectly?

The filing shows both the 1,381 RSUs and 10,133 stock appreciation rights as held under direct ownership. There are no footnotes indicating trusts, family entities, or other indirect holders, so the awards are attributed directly to Wartinbee personally.

What performance condition applied to William Wartinbee’s Gartner (IT) RSUs?

The 1,381 RSUs are described as performance-based units awarded on February 6, 2025. The filing states this represents the number of RSUs awarded after the performance metric was certified, meaning the final share count was determined by meeting pre-set goals.