UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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GARTNER, INC.

 

 

  

 

 

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

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Important Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of

 

 

To Be Held On:

 

May 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

 

56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, Connecticut

 

COMPANY NUMBER  
ACCOUNT NUMBER  
CONTROL NUMBER  


 

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below before 05/16/16.

 

Please visit http://www.astproxyportal.com/ast/14908/, where the following materials are available for view:

 

  •Notice of Meeting, Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Stockholders Combination Document
   •Form of Electronic Proxy Card
     
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IN PERSON: You may vote your shares in person by attending the Annual Meeting.

TELEPHONE: To vote by telephone, please visit www.voteproxy.com to view the materials and to obtain the toll free number to call.

MAIL: You may request a card by following the instructions above.
      
     
    1. Election of Directors: Nominees to be elected for terms expiring in 2017
                 
                 
      1a. Michael J. Bingle          
                 
      1b. Richard J. Bressler          
                 
      1c. Raul E. Cesan          
                 
      1d. Karen E. Dykstra          
                 
      1e. Anne Sutherland Fuchs          
                 
      1f. William O. Grabe          
                 
      1g. Eugene A. Hall          
                 
      1h. Stephen G. Pagliuca          
                   
      1i. James C. Smith          
                 
    2. Advisory approval of the Company’s executive compensation.      
             
    3. Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent auditor for fiscal 2016.      
             
    NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
             
Please note that you cannot use this notice to vote by mail.            
             
 

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 26, 2016

 

 

GARTNER, INC.

 

     
     
  Meeting Information  
     
  Meeting Type:  Annual Meeting  
  For holders as of:  March 31, 2016  
  Date: May 26, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM, EST  
  Location: 56 Top Gallant Road  
    Stamford, CT 06904  
         
         
         
         
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company .
 
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
 
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
 
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
 

—  Before You Vote  —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

      
  Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:    
       
  1. Notice of Meeting, Proxy Statement and Annual Report Combination Document  
     
  How to View Online:    
  Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow   (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
     
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—  How To Vote  —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

     
  Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.  
     
  Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  available and follow the instructions.  
     
  Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.  
     
     
 

Voting items      
         
The Board of Directors recommends
you vote FOR the following
proposal (s) :		      
         
1. Election of Directors : Nominees to      
  be elected for terms expiring in   3 Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP
  2017     as our independent auditor for
        fiscal 2016.
  Nominees      
         
1A Michael J. Bingle
   
1B Richard J. Bressler
   
1C Raul E. Cesan
   
1D Karen E. Dykstra
   
1E Anne Sutherland Fuchs
   
1F William O. Grabe
   
1G Eugene A. Hall
   
1H Stephen G. Pagliuca
   
1I James C. Smith
   
The Board of Directors recommends
you vote FOR the following
proposal (s) :
   
2. Advisory approval of the Company’s
  executive compensation.
 

 

Voting items Continued      
         
         
         
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
 
  Voting Instructions      
         
 

ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF

 

 

May 26, 2016

 

PROXY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

 

INTERNET - Access “www.voteproxy.com” and follow the on-screen instructions or scan the QR code with your smartphone. Have your proxy card available when you access the web page.

 

TELEPHONE - Call toll-free 1-800-PROXIES (1-800-776-9437) in the United States or 1-718-921-8500 from foreign countries from any touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions. Have your proxy card available when you call.

 

Vote online/phone until 11:59 PM EST the day before the meeting.

 

MAIL - Sign, date and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as possible.

 

IN PERSON - You may vote your shares in person by attending the Annual Meeting.

 

GO GREEN - e-Consent makes it easy to go paperless. With e-Consent, you can quickly access your proxy material, statements and other eligible documents online, while reducing costs, clutter and paper waste. Enroll today via www.amstock.com to enjoy online access.

 

COMPANY NUMBER  
ACCOUNT NUMBER  
   


 

NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIAL:
The Annual Report to Stockholders, Notice of Meeting, Proxy Statement and Proxy Card
are available at http://www.astproxyportal.com/ast/14908/

â  Please detach along perforated line and mail in the envelope provided IF you are not voting via telephone or the Internet.  â

 

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND “FOR” PROPOSALS 2 AND 3.
PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN HERE x

     
    1. Election of Directors: Nominees to be elected for terms expiring in 2017
                 
            FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
      1a. Michael J. Bingle     o o o
                 
      1b. Richard J. Bressler     o o o
                 
      1c. Raul E. Cesan     o o o
                 
      1d. Karen E. Dykstra     o o o
                 
      1e. Anne Sutherland Fuchs     o o o
                 
      1f. William O. Grabe     o o o
                 
      1g. Eugene A. Hall     o o o
                 
      1h. Stephen G. Pagliuca     o o o
                   
      1i. James C. Smith     o o o
                 
    2. Advisory approval of the Company’s executive compensation. o o o
             
    3. Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent auditor for fiscal 2016. o o o
             
    NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
             
To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. o   MARK “X” HERE IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING. o    

 

Signature of Stockholder     Date:     Signature of Stockholder     Date:     

 

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