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Gartner (NYSE: IT) CFO Safian logs RSU vesting and tax share withholding

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Gartner Inc. EVP & CFO Craig Safian reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and related tax withholding. On February 6, 2026, 1,308 performance-based RSUs vested and converted into common stock, while 507 shares were withheld at $156.33 per share for taxes.

On February 8, 2026, an additional 2,058 time-based RSUs vested into common stock, with 694 shares withheld at $156.33 per share for income and payroll taxes. After these transactions, Safian directly held 80,093 shares of common stock and 4,116 RSUs.

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Insider Safian Craig
Role EVP & CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 2,058 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 2,058 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 694 $156.33 $108K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,308 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,308 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 507 $156.33 $79K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,116 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 80,787 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares acquired upon the release of the performance-based RSUs awarded on February 6, 2025 and certified in February 2026. These performance-based RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in four substantially equal annual installments commencing on February 6, 2026. This represents the 2026 installment. Represents shares withheld for the payment of applicable income and payroll withholding taxes. 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 8, 2025. This represents the 2026 installment.
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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)
02/06/2026
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 02/06/2026 M 1,308(1) A $0 79,236 D
Common Stock 02/06/2026 F 507(2) D $156.33 78,729 D
Common Stock 02/08/2026 M 2,058(3) A $0 80,787 D
Common Stock 02/08/2026 F 694(2) D $156.33 80,093 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 02/06/2026 M 1,308(1) (1) (1) Common Stock 1,308 $0 3,923 D
Restricted Stock Units $0 02/08/2026 M 2,058(3) (3) (3) Common Stock 2,058 $0 4,116 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares acquired upon the release of the performance-based RSUs awarded on February 6, 2025 and certified in February 2026. These performance-based RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in four substantially equal annual installments commencing on February 6, 2026. 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 8, 2025. This represents the 2026 installment.
/s/ Kevin Tang for Craig Safian 02/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Gartner (IT) CFO Craig Safian report on this Form 4?

Craig Safian reported RSU vesting and related tax withholding. On February 6 and 8, 2026, 1,308 and 2,058 RSUs converted into common stock, respectively, and 507 and 694 shares were withheld at $156.33 per share to cover applicable income and payroll taxes.

How many Gartner (IT) RSUs vested for CFO Craig Safian in February 2026?

A total of 3,366 RSUs vested for Craig Safian in February 2026. This included 1,308 performance-based RSUs from a February 6, 2025 grant and 2,058 time-based RSUs from a February 8, 2025 grant, each converting into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How many Gartner (IT) shares were withheld for taxes in Craig Safian’s Form 4 filing?

The company withheld 1,201 shares in total for taxes. Specifically, 507 shares were withheld on February 6, 2026 and 694 shares on February 8, 2026, both at a price of $156.33 per share to satisfy income and payroll withholding obligations.

How many Gartner (IT) common shares does CFO Craig Safian hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Craig Safian directly held 80,093 shares of Gartner common stock. In addition to these shares, he also beneficially owned 4,116 restricted stock units, which are scheduled to convert into common stock as they continue to vest over time.

What are the terms of Craig Safian’s performance-based RSUs reported in the Gartner (IT) Form 4?

The performance-based RSUs were awarded on February 6, 2025 and certified in February 2026. They convert into common stock one-for-one and vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning February 6, 2026, with this Form 4 reflecting the 2026 installment release.

What vesting schedule applies to Craig Safian’s time-based RSUs at Gartner (IT)?

The time-based RSUs vest in four substantially equal annual installments starting February 8, 2025. They convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Form 4 shows the 2026 installment release of 2,058 RSUs, which increased Safian’s directly held common shares upon vesting.