GARTNER INC 8-K

What Happened
Gartner, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on June 2, 2026 reporting the results of its annual meeting held May 28, 2026. Stockholders elected all 13 director nominees (vote totals varied by nominee), approved the advisory (non‑binding) compensation vote for named executive officers, and ratified KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

Key Details

• Meeting date: May 28, 2026; Form 8-K filed June 2, 2026 and signed by CFO Craig W. Safian.
• All 13 director nominees were elected; vote totals ranged from about 51.6M to 59.8M shares "For" each nominee, with 4,108,524 broker non‑votes reported on director and compensation items.
• Advisory "say‑on‑pay" vote: 52,244,896 For; 7,577,911 Against; 117,249 Abstentions; 4,108,524 broker non‑votes.
• Ratification of auditor (KPMG LLP): 56,028,004 For; 8,006,764 Against; 13,812 Abstentions.

Why It Matters
These results confirm board continuity and shareholder support for Gartner’s governance and executive compensation approach (the say‑on‑pay is advisory and non‑binding). Ratification of KPMG as auditor ensures continuity in financial reporting oversight for fiscal 2026. Investors may note the size of dissent on the advisory pay vote and auditor ratification as indicators of shareholder sentiment.