Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this presentation regarding the growth and prospects of the business, the Company’s projected 2011 financial results, long-term objectives and all other statements in this presentation other than recitation of historical facts are forward looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).  Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors; consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied thereby.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the ability to maintain and expand Gartner’s products and services; the ability to expand or retain Gartner’s customer base; the ability to grow or sustain revenue from individual customers; the ability to attract and retain a professional staff of research analysts and consultants upon whom Gartner is dependent; the ability to achieve and effectively manage growth, including the ability to integrate acquisitions and consummate acquisitions in the future; the ability to pay Gartner’s debt obligations; the ability to achieve continued customer renewals and achieve new contract value, backlog and deferred revenue growth in light of competitive pressures; the ability to carry out Gartner’s strategic initiatives and manage associated costs; the ability to successfully compete with existing competitors and potential new competitors; the ability to enforce our intellectual property rights; additional risks associated with international operations including foreign currency fluctuations; the impact of restructuring and other charges on Gartner’s businesses and operations; general economic conditions; risks associated with the credit worthiness and budget cuts of governments and agencies; and other risks listed from time to time in Gartner’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Gartner’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.  

The Company’s SEC filings can be found on Gartner’s website at investor.gartner.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  Forward looking statements included herein speak only as of February 16, 2011 and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect events or circumstances after this date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances.