8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ONEOK INC /NEW/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 16, 2016)

Filed November 16, 2016For Securities:OKE

Summary

This 8-K filing from ONEOK Inc. /NEW/ (OKE) primarily serves as a notification regarding ONEOK Partners, L.P.'s (a subsidiary or related entity) participation in the RBC Capital Markets’ MLP Conference on November 16, 2016. The core of the disclosure revolves around the investor presentation materials made available to attendees. While not a detailed financial or operational update, it signals ongoing engagement with the investment community and provides a channel for investors to access current management perspectives and forward-looking statements concerning the MLP's business. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report is for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' for regulatory liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The key takeaway for shareholders is the continued strategic communication efforts by the company and its related entities, aiming to keep the market informed about its activities and outlook through participation in industry conferences. Any specific financial or operational details would be found within the referenced news release and presentation materials.

Key Highlights

  • 1ONEOK Partners, L.P. participated in the RBC Capital Markets’ MLP Conference on November 16, 2016.
  • 2Presentation materials were made available on the ONEOK Partners website on the morning of the conference.
  • 3The event aimed to provide management's perspectives to the investment community.
  • 4This filing is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure, not a comprehensive financial report.
  • 5The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act liabilities.
  • 6Exhibit 99.1 contains the news release detailing the conference participation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that ONEOK Partners, L.P. participated in the RBC Capital Markets’ MLP Conference and to announce that related presentation materials were made available to investors on their website.

The details of the discussions and presentations from the RBC Capital Markets’ MLP Conference can be found in the news release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this filing and in the materials posted on the ONEOK Partners website (www.oneokpartners.com) on the morning of the conference, November 16, 2016.

No, this filing is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure concerning conference participation. It does not contain new financial results or specific operational updates. For such information, investors should refer to other SEC filings like quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) reports, or other current reports that may be filed.

The distinction is important for legal liability. Information that is 'furnished' is generally for informational purposes and does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as information that is 'filed'. This means ONEOK is not exposing itself to the same level of scrutiny for misstatements or omissions in the furnished material under that specific section.