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ONEOK INC /NEW/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 5, 2005)

Filed July 5, 2005For Securities:OKE

Summary

ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) filed an 8-K on July 5, 2005, reporting significant management changes within its ONEOK Energy Companies segment. These changes, effective immediately as of July 1, 2005, are a direct result of the company's recently completed acquisition of Koch Industries' natural gas liquids (NGL) assets. The restructuring aims to integrate the acquired operations and align leadership with the expanded NGL business. Investors should note that this filing primarily addresses organizational adjustments to accommodate the strategic acquisition. The press release attached as an exhibit provides further detail on the specific roles and reporting structures of the newly appointed senior leadership within the NGL, Gathering and Processing, Transportation and Storage, and Pipeline Services divisions. These changes signal ONEOK's commitment to operational integration and capitalize on the growth opportunities presented by the Koch asset acquisition.

Key Highlights

  • 1ONEOK, Inc. announced management changes within its ONEOK Energy Companies segment.
  • 2These changes are directly related to the completion of the acquisition of Koch Industries' natural gas liquids (NGL) assets.
  • 3The management realignments are effective immediately as of July 1, 2005.
  • 4New senior leadership roles have been established within the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) segment, including a Senior Vice President and multiple Vice Presidents for business development, exchange services, and optimization.
  • 5Organizational adjustments also impact the Gathering and Processing, Transportation and Storage, and Pipeline Services segments.
  • 6Key personnel appointments include Terry Spencer, Pierce Norton, Pete Walker, and Steve Guy to senior vice president roles.
  • 7The filing includes a press release dated July 1, 2005, as Exhibit 99.1, detailing these management changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The management changes at ONEOK Energy Companies are a direct consequence of the company's recent completion of its purchase of Koch Industries' natural gas liquids (NGL) assets. The restructuring is designed to integrate these newly acquired operations and align leadership with the expanded NGL business.

The filing highlights several new senior leadership appointments. Terry Spencer is now Senior Vice President of the Natural Gas Liquids segment. Pierce Norton will serve as Senior Vice President of the Gathering and Processing segment. Pete Walker is the new Senior Vice President of the Transportation and Storage segment, and Steve Guy is the Senior Vice President of Pipeline Services. Several other Vice Presidents were also appointed to support these areas.

The management changes announced are effective immediately as of July 1, 2005.

More detailed information about the specific roles and responsibilities of the newly appointed management team can be found in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by ONEOK, Inc. dated July 1, 2005, and attached to this 8-K filing.