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ONEOK INC /NEW/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 29, 2016)

Filed November 29, 2016For Securities:OKE

Summary

ONEOK Inc. (OKE) announced on November 28, 2016, its participation in the Jefferies Global Energy Conference scheduled for November 29, 2016. The company, along with its subsidiary ONEOK Partners, L.P., made presentation materials available on their respective websites on the morning of November 29th. This filing primarily serves as a notification of these events and the public availability of related information, rather than a disclosure of new financial or operational results. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, specifically the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1, is being provided under Regulation FD and is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means the company is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section for this disclosure. While the company is not releasing material non-public information that would significantly impact its stock valuation in this report, participation in such conferences is often a platform for management to provide business updates and strategic outlooks, which investors should monitor.

Key Highlights

  • 1ONEOK Inc. and ONEOK Partners, L.P. participated in the Jefferies Global Energy Conference on November 29, 2016.
  • 2Presentation materials used at the conference were made available to the public on the company websites on November 29, 2016.
  • 3The filing is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure, announcing participation and availability of information.
  • 4No new financial or material operational results were disclosed in this specific 8-K filing.
  • 5The disclosure is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability for the disclosed content.
  • 6Information was made accessible starting at 8 a.m. EST on November 29, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to notify investors that ONEOK Inc. and ONEOK Partners, L.P. participated in the Jefferies Global Energy Conference and that presentation materials used at the conference were made publicly available on their websites.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements, earnings reports, or significant operational updates. It is primarily a procedural disclosure under Regulation FD regarding conference participation.

When information is 'furnished' under Regulation FD, it means the company is making it publicly available but is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as if it were 'filed' with the SEC. It's a way for companies to comply with disclosure rules without assuming full liability for every statement made in the furnished material.

The presentation materials were accessible on the ONEOK and ONEOK Partners websites (www.oneok.com and www.oneokpartners.com) starting at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 29, 2016.