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CORNING INC /NY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2008)

Filed April 29, 2008For Securities:GLW

Summary

Corning Incorporated (GLW) filed an 8-K on April 29, 2008, reporting its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, and providing guidance for the second quarter of 2008. The primary purpose of this filing is to disseminate the company's quarterly performance and future outlook to investors. The details of the financial results and guidance are presented in an attached press release, which serves as the core of this 8-K filing. Investors should note that this information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, meaning it is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes but is provided for informational transparency. The filing does not contain extensive new disclosures beyond the financial press release, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.

Key Highlights

  • 1Corning Incorporated (GLW) reported its Q1 2008 financial results and provided Q2 2008 guidance.
  • 2The core information is contained within a press release dated April 29, 2008, attached as Exhibit 99.
  • 3The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, focusing on Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act liabilities.
  • 5No other significant events or new disclosures beyond the financial results and guidance were reported in this 8-K.
  • 6The filing date was April 28, 2008, with the earliest event date reported as March 30, 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Corning Incorporated's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, and to provide earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2008. This is a standard disclosure for publicly traded companies to keep investors informed about their financial performance and future expectations.

The detailed financial results for Q1 2008 and the guidance for Q2 2008 are provided in a press release issued by Corning Incorporated on April 29, 2008. This press release is attached to the 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.

Based on the content of the 8-K, the filing primarily focuses on financial results and forward-looking guidance. It does not appear to report on any other significant new business developments, material agreements, or changes in management beyond what is disclosed in the financial press release.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, such as earnings releases, is provided for informational purposes and is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. While it's still important for investors, it has a different legal standing.