[8-K] CORNING INC /NY Reports Material Event

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Corning Incorporated plans an investor and analyst event at the New York Stock Exchange on May 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. ET. The company will discuss business progress, updates to its Springboard plan, and product developments including innovations in its Gen AI product portfolio and a new Photonics Market-Access Platform.

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Wendell Weeks is also expected to appear on CNBC at about 6:00 p.m. ET on May 7, 2026 to address similar topics and provide business updates. A live audio webcast and a 12‑month replay of the Investor Event will be available on Corning’s investor relations website.

8-K Event Classification

Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Key Figures

Investor Event date: May 6, 2026 Investor Event start time: 9:00 a.m. ET CEO CNBC interview time: 6:00 p.m. ET +1 more

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Investor Event date May 6, 2026 Date of Corning’s NYSE investor and analyst event

Investor Event start time 9:00 a.m. ET Start time of the NYSE Investor Event

CEO CNBC interview time 6:00 p.m. ET Approximate time of Wendell Weeks’ CNBC appearance on May 7, 2026

Webcast replay period 12 months Duration Corning will keep the Investor Event replay available online

Key Terms

Regulation FD, Springboard plan, Gen AI product portfolio, Photonics Market-Access Platform, +1 more

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Regulation FD regulatory

"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure."

Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.

Springboard plan financial

"updates to its Springboard plan, and product developments"

Gen AI product portfolio technical

"innovations in its Gen AI product portfolio and a new Photonics"

Photonics Market-Access Platform technical

"and a new Photonics Market-Access Platform."

webcast other

"A live audio webcast of the Investor Event will be available"

A webcast is a live or recorded online event where people watch or listen to presentations, announcements, or performances through the internet. It’s like a TV broadcast but over the internet, allowing viewers from anywhere to tune in in real time or later. Webcasts are important because they let companies share information quickly and widely with audiences around the world.

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05/04/2026 - 05:29 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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)

May 4, 2026

CORNING INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York
‎(State or other jurisdiction ‎of incorporation)

1-3247
‎(Commission ‎File Number)

16-0393470
‎(I.R.S. Employer ‎Identification No.)

One Riverfront Plaza, Corning, New York
‎(Address of principal executive offices)

14831
‎(Zip Code)

(607) 974-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.50 par value per share	GLW	New York Stock Exchange
3.875% Notes due 2026	GLW26	New York Stock Exchange
4.125% Notes due 2031	GLW31	New York Stock Exchange

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).

Emerging growth company

☐

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. ☐

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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 6, 2026, Corning Incorporated (the “Company”) will host investors and analysts at the New York Stock Exchange, starting at 9:00 a.m. (ET) (the “Investor Event”), to discuss, among other matters, the Company’s progress across its businesses, updates to its Springboard plan, and product developments such as innovations in its Gen AI product portfolio and a new Photonics Market-Access Platform.

In addition, the Company expects that Wendell Weeks, its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President will participate in an interview on CNBC at approximately 6:00 PM (ET) on May 7, 2026. He is expected to address these topics and may also provide further information and business updates.

A live audio webcast of the Investor Event will be available on investor.corning.com under Events & Presentations. A replay of the webcast, as well as information from the Investor Event, will be available on investor.corning.com under Events and Presentations and will be available for 12 months.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 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 liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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.

	CORNING INCORPORATED

	By:	/s/ Melissa J. Gambol
	Name:	Melissa J. Gambol
	Title:	Vice President and Corporate Secretary

Date: May 4, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Corning (GLW) hosting at the New York Stock Exchange?

Corning is hosting an Investor Event at the New York Stock Exchange on May 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. ET. The session targets investors and analysts and covers business progress, Springboard plan updates, and new product developments, including Gen AI and photonics platforms.

Which topics will Corning (GLW) cover at its May 6, 2026 Investor Event?

Corning plans to discuss progress across its businesses, updates to its Springboard plan, and product developments. These include innovations in its Gen AI product portfolio and a new Photonics Market-Access Platform, giving investors more detail on technology initiatives and strategic priorities.

How can investors access Corning’s May 6, 2026 Investor Event webcast?

Investors can listen to a live audio webcast of Corning’s Investor Event on investor.corning.com under Events & Presentations. A replay and related information will remain available on the company’s investor relations website for 12 months following the event.

When will Corning’s CEO Wendell Weeks appear on CNBC?

Wendell Weeks, Corning’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, is expected to appear on CNBC at approximately 6:00 p.m. ET on May 7, 2026. He plans to discuss the same strategic topics and may provide additional information and business updates.

Is the information from Corning’s Investor Event considered filed with the SEC?

The company states that information furnished under Item 7.01 of this report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It is also not automatically incorporated by reference into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.

Where will details from Corning’s Investor Event be available after it ends?

After the Investor Event, a replay of the webcast and related information will be posted on investor.corning.com under Events and Presentations. Corning expects this archived material to remain accessible to investors for 12 months.

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