Corning Inc

1. 1

   Election of 10 directors to our Board of Directors for the coming year

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect 10 nominees to the Board for one-year terms until the next annual meeting.

2. 2

   Advisory approval of our executive compensation (Say on Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Advisory vote to approve the compensation of Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (CD&A and compensation tables).

   More detail

   The proposal asks shareholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the company's executive compensation as disclosed in the CD&A and compensation tables. Management seeks approval to affirm their pay-for-performance program, which heavily ties compensation to core EPS, core net sales, adjusted free cash flow, and ROIC modifiers; the board recommends FOR, citing strong 2025 performance, alignment of incentives with long-term shareholder value, robust governance like clawbacks, stock ownership requirements, no excise tax gross-ups for post-2004 agreements, and independent committee oversight. The vote is non-binding but informs future compensation decisions and shareholder engagement; Corning notes high historical shareholder support (about 86% in 2025) and extensive outreach. Given Corning’s strong 2025 results (record core sales, core EPS growth, achieved Springboard targets), management argues the program functioned effectively; critics may point to CEO pay level and long-term incentive design, but the board emphasizes responsiveness to shareholders and use of independent consultants in setting pay. The board’s recommendation is supported by detailed disclosure of metrics, peer comparisons, and compensation governance practices.

3. 3

   Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify PwC as Corning’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

4. 4

   Shareholder Proposal: Request to Adopt an Independent-Chair Policy

   Shareholder — AFL-CIO Reserve FundBoard: AGAINST

   Shareholder proposal (AFL-CIO Reserve Fund) requests the Board adopt a policy requiring the Board Chair be an independent director who has not previously served as an executive officer of the Company.

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When is the Corning Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Corning Inc (GLW) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

What is the record date for the Corning Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Corning Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Corning Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Corning Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Corning Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Corning Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.