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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
February 6, 2007
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GARTNER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-14443 04-3099750
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
P.O. Box 10212
56 Top Gallant Road
Stamford, CT 06902-7747
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(203) 316-1111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 6, 2007, Gartner, Inc. (the "Company") announced financial results
for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2006. A copy of the
Company's press release is furnished 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 to be "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 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 1, 2007, the Company's board of directors authorized up to $200
million for the repurchase of Gartner common stock. The program will replace the
prior $100 million share repurchase program previously authorized. Repurchases
will be made from time-to-time through open market purchases. Repurchases are
subject to the availability of stock, prevailing market conditions, the trading
price of the stock, the Company's financial performance and other conditions.
Repurchases will be funded from cash flow from operations and possible
borrowings under the Company's credit facility.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release issued February 6, 2007 with respect to financial
results for Gartner, Inc. for the quarter and twelve months
ended December 31, 2006.
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.
Gartner, Inc.
Date: February 6, 2007 By: /s/ Christopher Lafond
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Christopher Lafond
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release issued February 6, 2007 with respect to financial
results for Gartner, Inc. for the quarter and twelve months
ended December 31, 2006.