8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CORNING INC /NY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 25, 2012)

Filed April 25, 2012For Securities:GLW

Summary

Corning Incorporated (GLW) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2012, to announce its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2012. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release issued on April 25, 2012, which contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the quarter. Investors should refer to this attached press release for comprehensive information regarding revenue, earnings, segment performance, and forward-looking guidance. While the 8-K itself is a brief notification, the attached press release is the substantive document for investors. Key areas of interest would likely include Corning's performance across its various business segments, such as Display Technologies, Optical Communications, and Specialty Materials, as well as any updates on strategic initiatives or macroeconomic factors impacting its business. Investors should pay close attention to any changes in outlook or future projections provided in the press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Corning Inc. (GLW) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2012, related to its Q1 2012 financial results.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release dated April 25, 2012, as Exhibit 99.
  • 3The press release contains the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 4This filing serves as notification of the Q1 2012 earnings release.
  • 5Investors are directed to the attached press release for detailed financial information and operational performance.
  • 6The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

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, 2012, by incorporating a press release issued on April 25, 2012.

Detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and segment performance for the first quarter of 2012, can be found in the press release dated April 25, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

While the 8-K itself is primarily a notification, the attached press release typically contains forward-looking statements and financial guidance for future periods. Investors should carefully review the press release for any such information.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, being the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated.