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UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, DC 20549 |
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FORM 8-K |
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CURRENT REPORT |
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the |
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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July 26, 2018 |
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GARTNER, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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DELAWARE | | 1-14443 | | 04-3099750 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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P.O. Box 10212 |
56 Top Gallant Road |
Stamford, CT 06902-7747 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) |
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(203) 316-1111 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter): o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act: o
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On August 1, 2018, Gartner, Inc. (the “Company” or "Gartner" ) announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. A copy of the Company’s Press Release is furnished herein as Exhibit 99.1.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On July 26, 2018, Michael J. Bingle informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gartner, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign, effective as of July 26, 2018, as a member of the Board and the Compensation Committee. Mr. Bingle has been a valued member of the Board since 2004, and is resigning to focus on his activities as a managing partner and managing director at Silver Lake. His resignation is not due to a disagreement with the Board or the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Bingle for his many contributions to the Company’s growth and progress.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURES.
Gartner has scheduled a conference call at 8 a.m. Eastern time on August 1, 2018 to discuss the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2018. A slide presentation will also be available via the Internet by accessing the Company’s website at http://investor.gartner.com. An audio replay of the webcast will also be available on the Company's website.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NO. | | DESCRIPTION |
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| | Press Release issued August 1, 2018 with respect to financial results for Gartner, Inc. for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Gartner, Inc. |
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Date: August 1, 2018 | By: | /s/ Craig W. Safian |
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| | Craig W. Safian Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |