Corning (GLW) director adds 1,806 RSUs in deferred equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corning director Roger W. Ferguson Jr. acquired 1,806 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 11, 2026 as an equity award at a grant price of $0 per unit. Following this grant, he directly holds 27,644 RSUs and 6,938 shares of Corning common stock.

The RSUs each represent a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock, with conversion and share distribution deferred until a date elected by Ferguson or upon his termination of service as a Corning director under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

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)
02/11/2026

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								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)							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	16,258		16,258	D
Restricted Stock Unit	(5)	02/11/2026		A		1,806		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,806	$0	27,644	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 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

	Melissa J. Gambol, Power of Attorney	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Corning (GLW) report for Roger W. Ferguson Jr.?

Corning reported that director Roger W. Ferguson Jr. received a grant of 1,806 restricted stock units on February 11, 2026. These RSUs are part of his equity-based compensation and give him the contingent right to receive an equal number of Corning common shares in the future.

How many Corning (GLW) restricted stock units does Roger W. Ferguson Jr. now hold?

After the February 11, 2026 grant, Roger W. Ferguson Jr. directly holds 27,644 restricted stock units linked to Corning common stock. These RSUs are deferred under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and convert into shares at a later elected date or upon ending board service.

Did Roger W. Ferguson Jr. buy or sell Corning (GLW) common stock in this Form 4?

The Form 4 does not report any purchase or sale of Corning common stock by Roger W. Ferguson Jr. It shows an acquisition of 1,806 restricted stock units as a grant, while he continues to directly hold 6,938 shares of Corning common stock after the reported transactions.

What do the Corning (GLW) restricted stock units reported for Roger W. Ferguson Jr. represent?

Each reported restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock. Under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, conversion and distribution of these shares are deferred until a specific elected date or when Ferguson’s service as a Corning director terminates.

What compensation plan governs Roger W. Ferguson Jr.’s Corning (GLW) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units are granted under Corning’s Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation to outside directors, with RSUs converting into Corning common shares at a future date chosen by the director or upon termination of board service.