Corning SVP exercises RSUs, withholds shares for tax

Corning Incorporated Senior Vice President & CDIO Soumya Seetharam reported equity compensation activity involving company stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning Incorporated Senior Vice President & CDIO Soumya Seetharam reported equity compensation activity involving company stock. On February 9, 2026, 2,261 restricted stock units were exercised and converted into an equal number of Corning common shares at an exercise price of $0, increasing direct ownership to 19,017 shares before withholding.

On the same date, 605 common shares were disposed of at $131.39 per share to satisfy tax obligations, leaving 18,412 common shares held directly after the transactions. The filing also notes multiple restricted stock unit awards that each represent a right to receive one Corning share and vest on specified future dates in 2026, 2027, and 2028 under their respective schedules.

Insider Trade Summary

2,261 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 6 txns

Insider Seetharam Soumya

Role Senior Vice President & CDIO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	2,261	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	2,261	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	605	$131.39	$79K
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Stock Unit	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 40,613 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 18,412 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock.
2. F2. 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. F3. 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. F4. 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. F5. 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.

FAQ

What insider transactions did Soumya Seetharam report at Corning (GLW)?

Soumya Seetharam reported exercising restricted stock units and a related tax-share disposition. On February 9, 2026, 2,261 RSUs converted into common shares at $0, and 605 shares were disposed of at $131.39 to cover tax obligations, leaving 18,412 shares held directly.

How many Corning (GLW) shares does Soumya Seetharam own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Soumya Seetharam directly owns 18,412 Corning common shares. This figure reflects the net position following the exercise of 2,261 restricted stock units and the disposition of 605 shares to satisfy associated tax liabilities on February 9, 2026.

What does the RSU exercise on this Corning (GLW) Form 4 represent?

The RSU exercise converts previously granted units into common stock. On February 9, 2026, 2,261 restricted stock units were exercised at an exercise price of $0, resulting in the issuance of 2,261 Corning common shares to Soumya Seetharam as part of existing equity compensation.

Why were 605 Corning (GLW) shares disposed of in this insider filing?

The 605 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations related to the RSU exercise. The transaction, coded “F”, shows 605 common shares delivered at $131.39 per share to satisfy tax liability arising from the conversion of 2,261 restricted stock units into common stock.

What future vesting schedules are disclosed for Corning (GLW) RSUs?

The filing discloses several restricted stock unit awards with future vesting dates. RSUs vest 100% on April 15, 2026, April 15, 2027, and April 14, 2028, and one grant from February 8, 2023 vests one-third after one year, then in sixths every six months until the third anniversary.

How many restricted stock units related to Corning (GLW) remain outstanding?

The filing lists several outstanding restricted stock unit positions. Following the reported transactions, Seetharam holds 14,692, 12,187, and 13,734 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one Corning common share upon vesting under the specified schedules.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Seetharam Soumya

(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)
	Senior Vice President & CDIO

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)

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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		2,261	A	$0	19,017	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		605	D	$131.39	18,412	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	12,187		12,187	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	13,734		13,734	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	02/09/2026		M			2,261	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	2,261	$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.

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