What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing for Corning investors?

The main purpose is to inform investors about a change in how Corning calculates its 'core performance measures,' specifically adjusting the foreign currency rates used to neutralize the impact of currency fluctuations on its reported results. This aims to provide a clearer view of the company's underlying business performance.

Will these changes affect Corning's reported GAAP financial results like net income or EPS?

No, the filing explicitly states that the recasting of historical financial information to the new core performance measure basis does not represent a restatement of previously issued financial statements and does not affect the company's reported sales, gross margin, net income, or earnings per share (EPS) on a GAAP basis.

Which business segments are most affected by this change?

The changes in constant-yen and constant-won rates primarily impact the reporting of core performance measures for the total company, the Display Technologies segment, and the Specialty Materials segment. Other segments are not affected by these currency rate adjustments.

Where can investors find the historical data presented on the new constant currency basis?

The recasted core performance measures for the years 2017 and 2016, and various quarters within those years, are provided in Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K filing.

GLW 8-K: Regulation FD — Jan 30, 2018

Summary

Corning Inc. (GLW) has filed an 8-K report to disclose changes in its foreign currency "core performance measures." Effective Q1 2018, the company is adjusting the constant-yen rate to ¥107 and the constant-won rate to ₩1,175. These new rates are designed to better align with the company's foreign currency hedge rates for the upcoming years (2018-2020 for yen and current portfolio for won). The primary goal of these core performance measures is to provide investors with a clearer understanding of the company's operational results by excluding the impact of volatile currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Key Highlights

1Corning is updating its "constant currency" reporting rates for yen and Korean won starting Q1 2018.
2The new constant-yen rate will be ¥107, aligned with hedges for 2018-2020.
3The new constant-won rate will be ₩1,175, aligned with the current won hedge portfolio.
4These changes impact the Display Technologies and Specialty Materials segments, as well as the total company core performance measures.
5The report includes recasted historical core performance data for 2016 and 2017 on the new constant currency basis.
6The company emphasizes that these changes adjust non-GAAP core performance measures and do not alter previously reported GAAP financial results (sales, net income, EPS, etc.).
7The objective is to present a more stable view of results, removing currency volatility.

CORNING INC /NY 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 30, 2018)

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