Corning (GLW) SVP Stefan Becker exercises RSUs and withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning Incorporated senior vice president Stefan Becker reported equity award activity involving company stock. On February 9, 2026, he acquired 2,110 shares of Corning common stock at $0 per share through the exercise or conversion of restricted stock units, increasing his directly held common stock to 7,159 shares.

On the same date, 815 shares of common stock at $131.39 per share were disposed of to cover tax obligations, leaving Becker with 6,344 directly owned common shares. He also directly holds restricted stock units representing 14,692, 13,505, and 13,734 shares of common stock, vesting 100% on April 15, 2027, April 14, 2028, and April 15, 2026, respectively, along with an additional grant from February 8, 2023 that vests in stages over three years.

Insider Trade Summary

2,110 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Becker Stefan

Role SVP, Finance & Corp Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	2,110	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	2,110	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	815	$131.39	$107K
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 7,159 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2027. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 14, 2028. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2026. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date. The restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on February 8, 2023 vest 1/3 after 1 year from the grant date and 1/6 every 6 months thereafter until fully vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Becker Stefan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA

(Street)

CORNING NY 14831

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CORNING INC /NY [ GLW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Finance & Corp Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		2,110	A	$0	7,159	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		815	D	$131.39	6,344	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)							(2)	(2)	Common Stock	14,692		14,692	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)							(3)	(3)	Common Stock	13,505		13,505	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	13,734		13,734	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	02/09/2026		M			2,110	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	2,110	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.

2. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2027. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date.

3. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 14, 2028. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date.

4. The restricted stock units (RSUs) vest 100% on April 15, 2026. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and others specified in the agreement may result in vesting prior to the vesting date.

5. The restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on February 8, 2023 vest 1/3 after 1 year from the grant date and 1/6 every 6 months thereafter until fully vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.

	Melissa J. Gambol, Power of Attorney	02/11/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Corning (GLW) executive Stefan Becker report?

Stefan Becker reported exercising restricted stock units into 2,110 shares of Corning common stock at $0 per share and a related tax-withholding disposition of 815 shares at $131.39 per share. These transactions reflect equity award activity rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many Corning (GLW) shares does Stefan Becker own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Stefan Becker directly owns 6,344 shares of Corning common stock. This follows the acquisition of 2,110 shares through restricted stock unit conversion and the disposition of 815 shares to satisfy tax obligations associated with the equity award event.

What was the purpose of the 815 Corning (GLW) shares disposed of by Stefan Becker?

The 815 Corning common shares were disposed of in a tax-withholding transaction coded “F.” This means shares were delivered at $131.39 per share to satisfy exercise price or tax liabilities arising from the restricted stock unit conversion, not an open-market sale.

What restricted stock unit holdings does Stefan Becker report at Corning (GLW)?

Stefan Becker reports direct holdings of restricted stock units tied to 14,692, 13,505, and 13,734 Corning common shares. These RSUs vest 100% on April 15, 2027, April 14, 2028, and April 15, 2026, respectively, subject to terms like retirement, death, disability, or other specified events.

How do Stefan Becker’s February 8, 2023 Corning (GLW) RSUs vest?

The restricted stock units granted on February 8, 2023 vest 1/3 after one year from the grant date, then 1/6 every six months until fully vested on the third anniversary. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock upon vesting.

Is Stefan Becker’s Corning (GLW) Form 4 a stock purchase or a derivative exercise?

The filing shows a derivative exercise, not a traditional stock purchase. Becker exercised or converted restricted stock units into 2,110 shares of Corning common stock at $0 per share, with a separate tax-withholding disposition of 815 shares to cover related obligations.