Corning (NYSE: GLW) CFO nets new shares after PSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning Incorporated’s Exec. Vice President and CFO Edward A. Schlesinger reported equity compensation activity in company stock. On February 9, 2026, he exercised 1,415 performance share units into the same number of common shares at $0 per share, then surrendered 723 shares at $131.39 to cover taxes, leaving 55,472 common shares held directly. He also holds performance share units for 43,981, 35,275, and 16,953 shares that remain restricted and are scheduled to vest and convert to stock between April 2026 and April 2028, subject to service-based vesting conditions.

Insider Trade Summary

1,415 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Schlesinger Edward A

Role Exec. Vice President and CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Performance Share Unit	1,415	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,415	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	723	$131.39	$95K
holding	Performance Share Unit	--	--	--
holding	Performance Share Unit	--	--	--
holding	Performance Share Unit	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Share Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 56,195 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each performance share unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock. Earned PSUs remain restricted until April 15, 2026, when they vest and convert to common stock, subject to service-based vesting requirement. Earned PSUs remain restricted until April 15, 2027, when they vest and convert to common stock, subject to service-based vesting requirement. Earned PSUs remain restricted until April 14, 2028, when they vest and convert to common stock, subject to service-based vesting requirement. The performance share units (PSUs) earned February 7, 2024 will vest 1/3 after 1 year from the February 8, 2023 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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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Schlesinger Edward A

(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)
	Exec. Vice President and CFO

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
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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		1,415	A	$0	56,195	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		723	D	$131.39	55,472	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
Performance Share Unit	(1)							(2)	(2)	Common Stock	43,981		43,981	D
Performance Share Unit	(1)							(3)	(3)	Common Stock	35,275		35,275	D
Performance Share Unit	(1)							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	16,953		16,953	D
Performance Share Unit	(1)	02/09/2026		M			1,415	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	1,415	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. Earned PSUs remain restricted until April 15, 2026, when they vest and convert to common stock, subject to service-based vesting requirement.

3. Earned PSUs remain restricted until April 15, 2027, when they vest and convert to common stock, subject to service-based vesting requirement.

4. Earned PSUs remain restricted until April 14, 2028, when they vest and convert to common stock, subject to service-based vesting requirement.

5. The performance share units (PSUs) earned February 7, 2024 will vest 1/3 after 1 year from the February 8, 2023 grant date and 1/6 every 6 months thereafter until fully vested on the third anniversary of the grant date.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Corning (GLW) report for its CFO?

Corning reported that CFO Edward A. Schlesinger exercised 1,415 performance share units into common stock at $0 per share. He then surrendered 723 shares at $131.39 to satisfy tax obligations, ending with 55,472 common shares held directly after these equity compensation-related transactions.

How many Corning (GLW) shares does the CFO own after the Form 4?

After the reported transactions, CFO Edward A. Schlesinger directly holds 55,472 Corning common shares. This reflects the exercise of 1,415 performance share units into stock and the surrender of 723 shares at $131.39 to cover tax liabilities associated with the equity award settlement.

Did Corning’s CFO sell shares on the open market in this Form 4?

The filing shows no open-market sale by Corning’s CFO. Instead, 723 shares of common stock at $131.39 were surrendered under transaction code F, which represents payment of tax liability by delivering shares tied to the exercise of 1,415 performance share units.

What performance share units does the Corning (GLW) CFO still hold?

The CFO continues to hold performance share units tied to 43,981, 35,275, and 16,953 Corning common shares. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share, subject to performance and service-based vesting conditions extending through April 15, 2026, April 15, 2027, and April 14, 2028.

When will the Corning (GLW) CFO’s performance share units vest?

Earned performance share units remain restricted until scheduled vesting dates. Awards vest and convert to Corning common stock on April 15, 2026, April 15, 2027, and April 14, 2028. Additional PSUs earned February 7, 2024 vest one-third after one year, then one-sixth every six months until the third anniversary.

What does transaction code M mean in the Corning (GLW) Form 4?

In this Form 4, transaction code M denotes an exercise or conversion of derivative securities. Corning’s CFO exercised 1,415 performance share units under this code, receiving 1,415 common shares at $0 per share, reflecting the settlement of equity incentive compensation rather than a market purchase.