Gartner (IT) CFO Safian converts RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gartner Inc. EVP & CFO Craig Safian reported routine equity compensation activity on February 9, 2026. He acquired 2,641 and 2,183 shares of common stock through the release of restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

To cover income and payroll tax withholding on these RSU releases, 891 and 1,015 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $159.75 per share. After these transactions, Safian directly owned 83,011 shares of Gartner common stock.

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 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^*

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)
02/09/2026

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
Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		2,641(1)	A	$0	82,734	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		891(2)	D	$159.75	81,843	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		2,183(3)	A	$0	84,026	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		1,015(2)	D	$159.75	83,011	D

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	02/09/2026		M			2,641(1)	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	2,641	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	02/09/2026		M			2,183(3)	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	2,183	$0	2,183	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares acquired upon the release of RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These RSUs vest in four substantially equal annual installments commencing on February 09, 2023. This represents the 2026 installment.

2. Represents shares withheld for the payment of applicable income and payroll withholding taxes.

3. Represents shares acquired upon the release of RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These RSUs vest in four substantially equal annual installments commencing on February 09, 2024. This represents the 2026 installment.

	/s/ Kevin Tang for Craig Safian	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Gartner (IT) CFO Craig Safian report?

Craig Safian reported RSU-related transactions, acquiring common shares through the release of restricted stock units and disposing of some shares to cover withholding taxes. These are equity compensation events rather than open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Gartner (IT) shares did the CFO acquire from RSU releases?

Craig Safian acquired 2,641 and 2,183 Gartner common shares from RSU releases. These restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis as part of multi-year vesting schedules that include an installment in 2026.

Were any Gartner (IT) shares sold by the CFO on the open market?

The filing shows share dispositions coded as tax withholding, not open-market sales. Specifically, 891 and 1,015 shares were withheld at $159.75 per share to pay applicable income and payroll taxes on the RSU releases.

What is Craig Safian’s Gartner (IT) share ownership after these transactions?

After the February 9, 2026 transactions, Craig Safian directly owned 83,011 shares of Gartner common stock. This reflects RSU conversions into shares and the shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with those equity awards.

How do the reported RSUs for Gartner (IT) CFO vest over time?

The RSUs underlying these transactions vest in four substantially equal annual installments. One grant began vesting on February 9, 2023 and another on February 9, 2024, with the 2026 installment from each grant released and converted into common stock.

What do the Form 4 transaction codes M and F mean for Gartner (IT)?

Code M indicates the exercise or conversion of derivative securities, here RSUs converting into common stock. Code F indicates shares disposed of to pay exercise price or tax liabilities, meaning shares were withheld to cover income and payroll withholding taxes.