William O. Grabe, a director at Gartner Inc., has reported a transaction involving 126 shares of common stock. This transaction, dated October 1, 2026, increases his total ownership to 47,323 shares. Such updates are vital as they reflect the commitment of executives to their companies and can influence investor confidence.
Gartner Inc. operates within the management services sector, providing valuable insights and data to clients. The company, incorporated in Delaware, has a fiscal year that ends on December 31. It has been publicly traded under the ticker symbol IT.
The recent filing indicates that Grabe acquired these shares on October 1, 2026. The transaction was categorized under Form 4, which is used to report changes in ownership by corporate insiders. The filing states that Grabe's ownership following this transaction is now 47,323 shares.
This update may affect perceptions among investors and analysts regarding Gartner's leadership and strategic direction. Grabe's active participation in stock transactions can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
The filing does not specify any immediate next steps or future transactions.
Additional Ownership Details
According to the filing, William O. Grabe's total ownership now includes not only the 47,323 shares he directly owns but also shares held in various trusts. Specifically, he holds 47,900 shares in a grantor retained annuity trust created on August 22, 2025, for the benefit of himself and his children. Additionally, there are 235 shares held in Family Trust 1, 235 shares in Family Trust 2, and 1,410 shares in Family Trust 3. This diversified ownership structure may reflect Grabe's strategic financial planning and commitment to his family's future.
Transaction Context
The transaction reported on Form 4 was executed under the category of a non-derivative transaction, indicating that Grabe acquired the shares without any complex financial instruments involved. The shares were acquired at a price of $0, which suggests they may have been part of a compensation package or other incentive plan. Notably, the filing also mentions that these shares were received as Common Stock Equivalents (CSEs) as compensation for his role as an outside director of Gartner, Inc., granted under the company's Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Power of Attorney
The filing includes a Power of Attorney document dated July 30, 2026, which designates Kevin Tang and Jennifer Ahn as Grabe's attorneys-in-fact. This allows them to execute and submit necessary SEC filings on his behalf, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This arrangement highlights Grabe's proactive approach to managing his reporting obligations as a corporate insider.
"This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms ID, 3, 4 and 5 with respect to the undersigned's holdings of and transactions in securities issued by the Company."