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Corning Expands Corning® Gorilla® Glass Composite Products to Optimize Performance of Mobile Device Cameras

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

CORNING, N.Y., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced a new category for its scratch-resistant and durable glass composite products, Corning Gorilla Glass with DX and Corning Gorilla Glass with DX+.

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  • CORNING, N.Y., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced a new category for its scratch-resistant and durable glass composite products, Corning Gorilla Glass with DX and Corning Gorilla Glass with DX+.
  • Antireflective coatings have long been used on conventional cameras to improve light capture, said Jaymin Amin, vice president and general manager, Corning Gorilla Glass.
  • Cornings Gorilla Glass composites not only provide mobile device camera lens covers with enhanced scratch resistance and durability compared to traditional coatings, but also the improved optical performance required for these devices.
  • Our Gorilla Glass DX products offer the industrys best combination of optical performance and protection for the ultimate consumer experience.

Corning Appoints Pamela J. Craig to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

CORNING, N.Y., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced that Pamela J. Craig, former chief financial officer of Accenture plc, has been appointed to Cornings Board of Directors, effective June 29, 2021.

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  • CORNING, N.Y., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced that Pamela J. Craig, former chief financial officer of Accenture plc, has been appointed to Cornings Board of Directors, effective June 29, 2021.
  • Pamela is an accomplished business leader who brings great financial and operational expertise to Corning, said Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief executive officer.
  • She is a member of the Board of Trustees at Smith College, where she was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate.
  • Ms. Craig serves on the boards of directors at 3M Company, The Progressive Corporation, and Merck & Co., Inc.

Corning Celebrates Grand Opening of Gen 10.5 LCD Glass Plant in Wuhan, China

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b"CORNING, N.Y., May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today hosted an opening ceremony for its Gen 10.5 liquid crystal display (LCD) glass substrate manufacturing facility in the city of Wuhan in the Hubei Province, China.

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  • b"CORNING, N.Y., May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today hosted an opening ceremony for its Gen 10.5 liquid crystal display (LCD) glass substrate manufacturing facility in the city of Wuhan in the Hubei Province, China.
  • The facility is co-located with a BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. (BOE) plant.
  • Gen 10.5 glass provides the most economical cuts for 65- and 75-inch TVs, which are expected to drive display-glass market growth over the next several years.
  • We appreciate the support we have received from the Dongxihu District, Wuhan municipal, and Hubei provincial governments.

Corning Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b"CORNING, N.Y., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated\xe2\x80\x99s (NYSE: GLW) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on the company\xe2\x80\x99s common stock.

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  • b"CORNING, N.Y., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated\xe2\x80\x99s (NYSE: GLW) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on the company\xe2\x80\x99s common stock.
  • These statements are subject to change and uncertainty which are, in many instances, beyond our control.
  • Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives.
  • Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries.

Corning and Samsung Display Extend Long-Term Investment Relationship

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Monday, April 5, 2021

CORNING, N.Y., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the next phase in its long-term relationship with Samsung Display Co., Ltd., a leading display technologies innovator.

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  • CORNING, N.Y., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the next phase in its long-term relationship with Samsung Display Co., Ltd., a leading display technologies innovator.
  • Corning is a great partner and we are pleased to have an opportunity to strengthen and extend our nearly 50-year relationship, Joo-Sun Choi, president and chief executive officer of Samsung Display, said.
  • Based on Samsung Displays continued confidence in Corning, and the strong performance of its original investment, the two companies will enter into a new agreement for another seven years.
  • Corning will repurchase 35 million of those common shares, resulting in Samsung Display having an ownership stake of approximately 9%.

Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation Announces End of “Go Shop” Period Under Merger Agreement

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Friday, February 26, 2021

CORNING, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation (OTCPK: CNIG) (Corning or the Company), a holding company operating natural gas and electric utilities serving approximately 21,000 customers in two states, today announced the expiration of the 45-day go shop period pursuant to the terms of the previously announced definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Argo Infrastructure Partners, LP (Argo) agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Corning common stock for $24.75 per share in cash (the Merger Agreement).

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  • CORNING, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation (OTCPK: CNIG) (Corning or the Company), a holding company operating natural gas and electric utilities serving approximately 21,000 customers in two states, today announced the expiration of the 45-day go shop period pursuant to the terms of the previously announced definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Argo Infrastructure Partners, LP (Argo) agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Corning common stock for $24.75 per share in cash (the Merger Agreement).
  • Corning did not receive any superior proposals during the go shop period.
  • Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation provides natural gas and electric service to customers in New York and Pennsylvania through its operating subsidiaries Corning Natural Gas, Pike County Light & Power, and Leatherstocking Gas Company.
  • From time-to-time, Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation may produce forward-looking statements relating to such matters as anticipated financial performance, business prospects, technological developments, new products, and similar matters.

CDK Global Names Eric Guerin Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading retail automotive technology company, today announced Eric Guerin will join the Company as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) on January 18.

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  • CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading retail automotive technology company, today announced Eric Guerin will join the Company as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) on January 18.
  • The appointment of Guerin will enable Joe Tautges to complete his transition to the role of chief operating officer (COO) early in 2021.
  • Guerin joins CDK Global from Corning Incorporated, where he served as division vice president and sector CFO, Corning Glass Technologies.
  • Im excited to join CDK Global at a time of significant opportunity when the Company is investing in its growth, said Guerin.

Corning® Guardiant® Antimicrobial Particles Enable Paint and Coatings Demonstrated to Kill More Than 99.9% of Bacteria and Viruses, Including SARS-CoV-2, in Two Hours or Less

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

We strive to create innovations that make the world a better place, said Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief executive officer, Corning Incorporated.

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  • We strive to create innovations that make the world a better place, said Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief executive officer, Corning Incorporated.
  • Corning is working alongside PPG as it seeks EPA registration for its paint product formulated with Corning Guardiant.
  • Corning Guardiant contains copper, which has been shown to exhibit antimicrobial efficacy when applied to surfaces, consistently reducing germs on contact.
  • Corning is currently collaborating with leading paint and coatings manufacturers around the world, including PPG, to develop products containing Corning Guardiant that meet governmental and regulatory requirements.

AKHAN Unveils Next Generation of Miraj Diamond® Glass Materials, Including New Diamond Ceramic Glass, Showing Drop Test Glass Toughness Comparison and Ceramic Glass Hardness Testing Outperforming Corning’s New Ceramic Glass

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Monday, October 26, 2020

The next generation of Miraj Diamond Glass technology is optimal for smartphones, watches, tablets, and any technology utilizing a screen or glass display.

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  • The next generation of Miraj Diamond Glass technology is optimal for smartphones, watches, tablets, and any technology utilizing a screen or glass display.
  • Miraj Diamond Glass and Miraj Diamond Glass Ceramic materials have been tested by Northwestern NUANCE facility which confirmed that Miraj Diamond Glass Ceramic materials are over 3X harder than the latest Corning Ceramic Shield and Schotts Ceran and Miradur Ceramic Glass materials--where Ceramic Glass materials measure in the 9 to 10 Gigapascal range and Miraj Diamond Glass Ceramic materials measure over 36 Gigapascals.
  • The commercial-ready Miraj Diamond Glass is also available in non-chemically hardened display glass so it directly competes in price, as well as performance, with Corning glass materials.
  • To prove the toughness of its Miraj Diamond technology, AKHAN recently conducted a steel ball drop/toughness test against Cornings Gorilla Glass.

Dali Wireless Files Second Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Corning; Broadens Scope to Include Optical Network Evolution (ONE) Products

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Monday, September 21, 2020

In its complaint, Dali alleges that Corning incorporated Dalis innovations into its ONE and SpiderCloud products, thereby infringing on U.S. Patent Nos.

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  • In its complaint, Dali alleges that Corning incorporated Dalis innovations into its ONE and SpiderCloud products, thereby infringing on U.S. Patent Nos.
  • This complaint in Waco, Texas comes on the heels of an amended lawsuit filed in December against Corning Optical Communications LLC, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos.
  • This second lawsuit broadens the scope to include Corning ONE products.
  • Dali Wireless is a wireless infrastructure innovator providing new and better ways to handle exponential growth in mobile data traffic.