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Director at Corning (NYSE: GLW) receives 303 RSUs as equity retainer

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Corning Inc. director Roger W. Ferguson Jr. received a grant of 303 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 31, 2026 as part of his annual equity retainer. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock, with conversion and distribution deferred until a date he elects or his service as a director ends. Following the award, he is shown with 16,561 RSUs tied to common stock and 6,938 shares of common stock held directly, indicating this is a routine compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market trade.

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Insider Ferguson Roger W. Jr.
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit 303 $135.97 $41K
holding Restricted Stock Unit -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Unit -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 16,561 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.
RSUs granted 303 restricted stock units Grant/award acquisition on March 31, 2026
RSUs after transaction 16,561 units Total restricted stock units following the grant
Common shares held 6,938 shares Direct Corning common stock holdings after reported date
RSU-to-share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share
RSU exercise price $0.0000 Exercise or conversion price for reported RSUs
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
annual equity retainer financial
"Represents annual equity retainer in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)."
Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan."
contingent right to receive one share financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning Incorporated common stock."
deferred until a specific date financial
"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."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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 NEW YORK 14831

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CORNING INC /NY [ GLW ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock6,938D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(1) (2) (2)Common Stock923923D
Restricted Stock Unit(3) (2) (2)Common Stock27,64427,644D
Restricted Stock Unit(4)03/31/2026A303 (5) (5)Common Stock303$135.9716,561D
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 Attorney04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Corning (GLW) director Roger W. Ferguson Jr. report on this Form 4?

He reported receiving 303 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 31, 2026 as an equity award. Each RSU is a right to receive one share of Corning common stock, with delivery deferred under the company’s director compensation arrangements.

Is the Corning (GLW) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

No, the filing shows a grant/award acquisition of 303 RSUs, not an open-market trade. This reflects stock-based compensation for the director, rather than a discretionary purchase or sale of Corning common shares in the market.

How many Corning (GLW) restricted stock units does the director hold after this grant?

After the reported transactions, Roger W. Ferguson Jr. is shown with 16,561 restricted stock units linked to Corning common stock. These RSUs represent future share entitlements that will convert into common stock according to deferred distribution and director service terms.

When will the Corning (GLW) RSUs reported on this Form 4 be converted into shares?

The footnotes state RSUs convert into Corning common stock and are distributed on a date elected by the participant or upon termination of service as a director. This means share delivery is deferred under the director compensation and deferral programs.

What direct Corning (GLW) common stock holdings are shown for the director?

The filing lists 6,938 shares of Corning common stock held directly by Roger W. Ferguson Jr. on the reported date. This is separate from his RSU awards, which are rights to receive additional shares in the future under plan terms.