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Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) files a range of documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provide detailed insight into its operations as a materials science company active in glass, ceramics, and optical technologies. On this page, you can review GLW’s SEC filings alongside AI-powered summaries that explain key points in accessible language.
Corning’s current reports on Form 8-K frequently cover quarterly financial results, including the attachment of earnings press releases that discuss GAAP and core (non-GAAP) performance measures such as core sales, core operating margin, core EPS, and adjusted free cash flow. These filings also summarize segment performance for Optical Communications, Display, Specialty Materials, Automotive, Life Sciences, and Hemlock and Emerging Growth Businesses, and may include management’s commentary on trends affecting these markets.
Other 8-K filings document governance and capital structure events, such as the election of new directors, committee assignments, and the execution of material definitive agreements. For example, Corning has reported entering into a multi-currency credit agreement that replaces a prior facility, outlining the commitment amount, interest rate options, covenants, and events of default. Such filings help investors understand the company’s liquidity resources and financial obligations.
Corning’s filings also record dividend declarations by the Board of Directors, specifying per-share dividend amounts, record dates, and payment dates, as well as other matters that may affect shareholders. Over time, investors can use these documents to track Corning’s approach to capital returns, financing arrangements, and governance practices.
This SEC filings page combines real-time updates from EDGAR with AI-generated highlights to make it easier to navigate lengthy disclosures. Users can quickly identify items related to quarterly and annual reports, material agreements, director and officer changes, and other reportable events, and then drill into the full text for deeper analysis of Corning’s business and financial position.
WEEKS WENDELL P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Incorporated Chairman, CEO and President Wendell P. Weeks received a grant of 30,868 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on Common Stock, reported as a compensation-related award. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Corning common share.
After this award, he directly holds 733,891 shares of Common Stock and multiple RSU positions, including 111,863, 86,634 and 104,474 underlying shares. Footnotes state that certain RSU awards vest 100% on April 15, 2026, April 15, 2027, April 14, 2028 and April 16, 2029, subject to conditions such as retirement, death or disability. Additional shares are held indirectly through his spouse and employee benefit plans, with beneficial ownership of spouse-held shares disclaimed.
Zhang John Z reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Inc. executive vice president John Z. Zhang received a grant of 9,692 restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to Corning common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock as part of his equity compensation.
The new RSU award vests 100% on April 16, 2029, although events such as retirement, death, disability, or others specified in the agreement could cause earlier vesting. Zhang also holds other outstanding RSU awards, including positions covering 22,498, 24,374, and 18,884 underlying shares. The filing shows no open‑market purchases or sales, only compensation-related equity grants and existing holdings.
Corning Incorporated senior vice president Ronald L. Verkleeren received a grant of 4,056 restricted stock units (RSUs) on common stock. The award is classified as a grant or other acquisition at an exercise price of $0.00 per unit and is held directly.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock. Footnotes describe RSU awards that vest 100% on April 15, 2026, April 15, 2027, April 14, 2028, and April 16, 2029, with earlier vesting possible upon events such as retirement, death, or disability.
TILLMAN MICHAUNE D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Incorporated reported that SVP and General Counsel MicHaune D. Tillman received a grant of 3,477 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock, functioning as equity-based compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
The filing also shows Tillman’s updated equity position. He now directly holds 16,380 shares of common stock, along with RSU awards tied to 12,397 and 9,881 underlying common shares. Footnotes state these RSUs vest 100% on specified future dates in 2027, 2028, and 2029, with certain events potentially triggering earlier vesting.
Seetharam Soumya reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Incorporated Senior Vice President & CDIO Soumya Seetharam received a grant of 4,056 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock, reflecting compensation rather than an open‑market share purchase or sale.
The filing also lists existing equity holdings, including 18,412 shares of common stock held directly and several RSU awards tied to 14,692, 12,187, and 13,734 underlying shares of common stock. Footnotes state that these RSUs vest 100% on specific future dates, with vesting schedules running through April 2029 and potential accelerated vesting on events such as retirement, death, or disability.
Schlesinger Edward A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Inc. executive vice president and CFO Edward A. Schlesinger received a grant of 10,114 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a right to one share of Corning common stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per unit as a compensation grant, not a market purchase.
Following this award, he directly holds multiple RSU grants tied to Corning common stock, as well as 55,472 shares of common stock. Footnotes state that RSUs vest 100% on specified future April dates, with possible earlier vesting upon events such as retirement, death, or disability.
O'Day Michael Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Incorporated senior vice president and Optical Communications general manager Michael Paul O'Day received a grant of 6,532 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of Corning common stock. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale.
Following the award, O'Day reports direct ownership of 30,692 shares of common stock and multiple outstanding RSU awards covering 6,460, 14,704, and 6,244 underlying shares. The RSUs are scheduled to vest 100% on various future April dates as described in the agreements, with certain events such as retirement, death, or disability potentially triggering earlier vesting.
Nelson Avery H III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Executive Vice President & COO Avery H. Nelson III received a grant of 9,692 restricted stock units on April 1, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock. These RSUs vest 100% on April 16, 2029, subject to earlier vesting under certain events described in the award agreement. After this grant, Nelson also reports direct holdings of common stock and additional RSU awards, along with indirect common stock held through a unitized stock fund in the company’s 401(k) plan.
Gullo Michelle L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Incorporated Senior Vice President & CHRO Michelle L. Gullo received a grant of 2,845 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock.
Following the reported transactions, she directly holds 36,000 shares of common stock and multiple RSU awards covering 4,378, 3,670, and 3,793 underlying shares. The RSUs vest 100% on various dates in 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029, with certain events such as retirement, death, or disability potentially causing earlier vesting.
STEVERSON LEWIS A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Corning Incorporated vice chairman and executive Lewis A. Steverson received a grant of 10,114 restricted stock units (RSUs) on Common Stock on April 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Corning share, with this new award vesting 100% on April 16, 2029, subject to provisions such as retirement, death, or disability in the grant agreement. In addition to this grant, he holds other RSU awards tied to 33,414, 26,077, and 31,109 underlying Common shares, as well as 3,461 shares of Common Stock held directly.