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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the approved cash dividend for ONEOK Inc. common stockholders and the approved cash distribution for ONEOK Partners, L.P. unitholders for the third quarter of 2011.

When will ONEOK shareholders receive their dividend?

ONEOK shareholders will receive their cash dividend on November 14, 2011, provided they were shareholders of record at the close of business on November 7, 2011.

How does ONEOK Inc.'s dividend relate to ONEOK Partners, L.P.'s distribution?

ONEOK Inc. owns a substantial interest in ONEOK Partners, L.P. Therefore, ONEOK Inc. receives a portion of the cash distribution declared by ONEOK Partners, L.P., which contributes to its overall financial results and ability to pay dividends to its own shareholders. The filing notes ONEOK Inc.'s 42.8% ownership interest in the partnership.

Are the dividend and distribution amounts final for the year?

This 8-K specifically announces the dividend and distribution for the third quarter of 2011. Information regarding future quarters would be disclosed in subsequent filings.

OKE 8-K: Regulation FD — Oct 27, 2011

Summary

ONEOK Inc. (OKE) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2011, to announce important dividend and distribution information for the third quarter of 2011. The company's board of directors approved a cash dividend of $0.56 per share for its common stockholders, scheduled to be paid on November 14, 2011, to shareholders of record on November 7, 2011. This filing provides transparency regarding capital returns to shareholders.

Key Highlights

1ONEOK, Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.56 per share for the third quarter of 2011.
2The dividend payment date is November 14, 2011.
3Shareholders of record as of November 7, 2011, will receive the dividend.
4ONEOK Partners, L.P. announced a cash distribution of $0.595 per unit for the third quarter of 2011.
5ONEOK Partners distributions are also payable on November 14, 2011, to unitholders of record as of November 7, 2011.
6ONEOK Inc. holds a significant ownership interest (42.8%) in ONEOK Partners, L.P., including general partner interest and incentive distribution rights, and will receive its proportional share of the partner distribution.

ONEOK INC /NEW/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 27, 2011)

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