Corning (GLW) director details common stock and RSU awards in filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning Inc. director reported equity holdings and awards in this insider ownership update. The earliest reported transaction date is 12/31/2025, and the filing shows both common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs).

The director holds 6,938 shares of Corning common stock directly. In addition, the filing lists multiple RSU positions that each represent a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock, including awards granted as an annual equity retainer and under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

The RSUs generally convert into common stock and are distributed only on a specific deferred date chosen by the director or upon termination of service as a Corning director, so these units function as deferred equity compensation rather than immediate stock ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Ferguson Roger W. Jr.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	457	$87.56	$40K
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 16,258 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 6,938 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock. Conversion of restricted stock units to the Company's common stock and distribution of such stock is deferred until a specific date as elected by the participant or termination of service as a Corning director. Represents annual equity retainer in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock. Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock. Conversion of restricted stock units to the Company's common stock and distribution of such stock under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan is deferred until a specific date as elected by the participant or termination of service as a Corning director.

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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^*

Ferguson Roger W. Jr.

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/31/2025

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								6,938	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	923		923	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(3)							(2)	(2)	Common Stock	25,838		25,838	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(4)	12/31/2025		A		457		(5)	(5)	Common Stock	457	$87.56	16,258	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. Conversion of restricted stock units to the Company's common stock and distribution of such stock is deferred until a specific date as elected by the participant or termination of service as a Corning director.

3. Represents annual equity retainer in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.

4. Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.

5. Conversion of restricted stock units to the Company's common stock and distribution of such stock under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan is deferred until a specific date as elected by the participant or termination of service as a Corning director.

	Melissa J. Gambol, Power of Attorney	01/05/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Corning (GLW) report in this filing?

The filing reports a Corning Inc. director’s ownership of common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) as of a transaction date of 12/31/2025, including an RSU grant under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

How many Corning (GLW) common shares does the director directly own?

The director is shown as directly owning 6,938 shares of Corning common stock following the reported transactions.

What restricted stock units (RSUs) are disclosed for the Corning (GLW) director?

The filing lists several RSU positions, including 923 and 25,838 restricted stock units, plus an additional RSU grant tied to 457 shares of Corning common stock.

What does each Corning (GLW) restricted stock unit represent?

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

When will the Corning (GLW) director receive shares from these RSUs?

For the RSUs, conversion to Corning common stock and distribution is deferred until a specific date elected by the director or upon termination of service as a Corning director.

What is the purpose of the Corning (GLW) Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan in this filing?

Some RSUs were granted under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, which defers conversion and distribution of Corning common stock until an elected future date or the director’s termination of service.

Is the annual equity retainer for Corning (GLW) directors paid in RSUs?

Yes. The filing states that the director’s annual equity retainer is provided in the form of restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of Corning common stock.