Form 4: Gartner EVP & CFO Buys 77,913 Shares Under ESPP

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Craig Safian, EVP & CFO of Gartner, Inc. (IT), purchased 77,913 shares of Gartner common stock under the company’s 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended May 1, 2024). The Form 4 reports a transaction dated 08/29/2025 with transaction code J, showing the acquisition price of $238.63 per share and a post-transaction beneficial ownership of 77,913 shares held directly. The filing states the purchase was exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(c). The form was signed on behalf of Mr. Safian by Kevin Tang on 09/03/2025.

Positive

• Officer share purchase under the ESPP increases insider ownership and aligns management and shareholder interests
• Proper disclosure with exemption cited (Rule 16b-3(c)) and signature, meeting Section 16 reporting requirements

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A routine ESPP purchase by the CFO increases insider ownership but is not a material corporate event.

This Form 4 documents an employee stock purchase plan acquisition by Gartner's EVP & CFO, acquiring 77,913 shares at $238.63 each. Such purchases under an ESPP are commonly exempt under Rule 16b-3(c) and reflect automatic or plan-driven participation rather than discretionary open-market buying. The transaction increases insider alignment with shareholders but is not a one-off market signal of strategic change or liquidity event. No derivative positions, dispositions, or additional corporate actions are reported.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: This disclosure is standard governance practice showing officer participation in the company ESPP, properly reported on Form 4.

The filing identifies Craig Safian as EVP & CFO and records a purchase under the amended 2011 ESPP, including the exemption citation and required signature. The filing satisfies Section 16 reporting obligations for an officer acquiring shares via a company plan. There are no indications of unusual timing, sales, or related-party transactions disclosed that would raise governance concerns.

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^*

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)
08/29/2025

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	08/29/2025		J		15(1)	A	$238.63	77,913	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

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 Craig Safian	09/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Gartner (IT) EVP & CFO Craig Safian report on Form 4?

He reported acquiring 77,913 shares of Gartner common stock under the 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $238.63 per share on 08/29/2025.

Was the transaction on the Form 4 exempt from Section 16(b)?

Yes. The filing states the purchase was exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c).

How does the form identify Craig Safian’s role at Gartner (IT)?

The filing identifies him as an Officer with the title EVP & CFO.

What is the transaction code and date reported on the Form 4?

The transaction is reported with code J and a transaction date of 08/29/2025.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The form was signed by /s/ Kevin Tang for Craig Safian on 09/03/2025.