Corning (GLW) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting called to order by the Chairman, with business matters addressed first and Q&A scheduled for the end.

• Shareholders instructed on how to submit questions and informed that unanswered questions would be addressed online.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board members and representatives from the independent public accounting firm introduced.

• Inspector of Election appointed to tabulate votes.

Shareholder proposals

• Four proposals presented: election of directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, ratification of auditors, and a shareholder proposal for an independent board chair.

• AFL-CIO Reserve Fund advocated for an independent board chair to enhance governance and accountability, citing industry trends and past company challenges.

• Board recommended voting against the independent chair proposal.