Form 4: Corning Director Roger W. Ferguson Jr. Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Roger W. Ferguson Jr. of Corning Inc. reported the acquisition of 807 restricted stock units and the disposal of 6,938 common stock shares.

Summary

  • Roger W. Ferguson Jr., a director at Corning Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
  • The filing indicates that Ferguson disposed of 6,938 shares of common stock.
  • He also acquired 807 restricted stock units (RSUs) at a price of $47.52 per unit.
  • These RSUs represent a contingent right to receive one share of Corning common stock each.
  • The conversion of these RSUs to common stock is deferred until a specific date chosen by the participant or upon termination of service as a director.
  • Ferguson also holds 923 and 21,319 restricted stock units from previous grants.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company director, which is neither positive nor negative in itself. It is a neutral event.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company director, which is a common practice in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of insiders.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for directors and officers of publicly traded companies in the United States.
  • The reporting requirements are set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure transparency and prevent insider trading.
  • Similar filings are made by directors and officers of companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google, reflecting standard corporate governance practices.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction provides transparency to shareholders regarding the trading activities of a company director.
  • The transaction has a minimal impact on the company's operations or financial position.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/31/2024Date of the earliest transaction reported, which includes the acquisition of 807 restricted stock units.
01/02/2025Date the form was signed by Melissa J. Gambol, Power of Attorney.

Keywords

Form 4, Corning Inc, Director, Roger W. Ferguson Jr., Stock Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, Beneficial Ownership

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