Independent Franchise Partners reports 6.53% stake in Gartner (NYSE: IT)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gartner, Inc. Schedule 13G shows Independent Franchise Partners, LLP reports beneficial ownership of 4,600,771 shares of Gartner common stock, representing 6.53% of the class as reported. The filing states sole voting power for 4,365,885 shares and shared voting power for 144,230 shares.

The filing lists the reporting person's citizenship as the United Kingdom and is signed by Sandeep Ghela, Chief Operating Officer, dated 05/14/2026. The CUSIP is 366651107.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake disclosure: 6.53% reported by an institutional holder.

The filing records 4,600,771 shares beneficially owned by Independent Franchise Partners, LLP, equal to 6.53% of the class. The disclosure lists voting and dispositive powers separately, with sole voting power over 4,365,885 shares.

Timing: the signature is dated 05/14/2026. Future filings may show changes in position or voting arrangements; cash‑flow treatment is not stated in the excerpt.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 4,600,771 shares Percent of class: 6.53% Sole voting power: 4,365,885 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficial ownership 4,600,771 shares reported on Schedule 13G

Percent of class 6.53% percent of Gartner common stock

Sole voting power 4,365,885 shares shares with sole voting power

Shared voting power 144,230 shares shares with shared voting power

CUSIP 366651107 Gartner common stock identifier

Signature date 05/14/2026 date the Schedule 13G was signed

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole voting power, shared voting power

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Schedule 13G shows beneficial ownership of 4,600,771 shares"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 4,600,771"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole voting power regulatory

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,365,885"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

shared voting power regulatory

"Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 144,230"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Gartner, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $.0005 par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

366651107

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 366651107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Independent Franchise Partners, LLP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 4,365,885.00
6	Shared Voting Power 144,230.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,600,771.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,600,771.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.53 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Gartner, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: P.O. Box 10212, 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, CT 06902-7700
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Independent Franchise Partners, LLP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Level 1, 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ, United Kingdom
(c)	Citizenship: United Kingdom
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, $.0005 par value per share
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 366651107
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 4,600,771
(b)	Percent of class: 6.53%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,365,885
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 144,230
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,600,771
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Independent Franchise Partners, LLP

Signature:	Sandeep Ghela
Name/Title:	Sandeep Ghela | Chief Operating Officer
Date:	05/14/2026

FAQ

What stake does Independent Franchise Partners hold in Gartner (IT)?

Independent Franchise Partners reports beneficial ownership of 4,600,771 shares, equal to 6.53% of Gartner's common stock, as stated in the Schedule 13G filing dated 05/14/2026.

How much voting power does Independent Franchise Partners have at Gartner?

The filing reports sole voting power for 4,365,885 shares and shared voting power for 144,230 shares, per the Schedule 13G disclosure signed on 05/14/2026.

Is the reported position passive or active under Schedule 13G rules?

The filing type is a Schedule 13G, which is generally used for passive investors; the excerpt identifies the filing as Schedule 13G but does not include additional qualifiers about intent or strategy.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Independent Franchise Partners?

Sandeep Ghela, identified as Chief Operating Officer, signed the filing on 05/14/2026, certifying the ownership and voting/dispositive power figures reported in the document.