10-K/APeriod: FY2011

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2011

Filed April 11, 2012For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed its 2011 Annual Report (10-K/A) on April 10, 2012. The company reported net income attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. of $376 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, a significant improvement from a net loss of $(1,097) million in 2010. This turnaround was largely driven by income from continuing operations of $803 million, a substantial increase from $104 million in the prior year, while income from discontinued operations (primarily the exploration and production business spun off as WPX Energy) resulted in a loss of $(427) million. A key event during the year was the tax-free spin-off of its exploration and production business, WPX Energy, Inc., to shareholders on December 31, 2011. This strategic move separated the company's midstream and energy infrastructure businesses from its upstream assets, allowing for a more focused approach. The company's primary segments are Williams Partners and Midstream Canada & Olefins, with Williams Partners being the larger contributor to revenue and operating income.

Financial Highlights

54 data points
Beta

Revenue

$7.93B

50.4% Gross Margin

Net Income

$376.00M

4.7% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.63

Total Assets

$16.50B

Cash & Equivalents

$889.00M

Free Cash Flow

$643.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$7.93B
Cost of Revenue$3.93B
Gross Profit$4.00B
SG&A Expenses$477.00M
Operating Expenses$6.06B
Operating Income$1.87B
Interest Expense$599.00M
Net Income$376.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.64
EPS (Diluted)$0.63
Shares Outstanding (Basic)588.55M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)598.17M

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies completed the spin-off of its exploration and production business (WPX Energy) on December 31, 2011, focusing the company on its midstream and energy infrastructure assets.
  • 2The company reported a net income of $376 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, a significant improvement from a net loss of $1,097 million in 2010.
  • 3Income from continuing operations surged to $803 million in 2011, compared to $104 million in 2010, driven by strong performance in its Williams Partners segment.
  • 4Total revenues increased to $7.93 billion in 2011 from $6.64 billion in 2010.
  • 5The company's primary reporting segments are Williams Partners and Midstream Canada & Olefins.
  • 6Management concluded that the company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2011.
  • 7The company's balance sheet shows total assets of $16.5 billion and total liabilities and equity of $16.5 billion as of December 31, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most significant strategic event was the tax-free spin-off of its exploration and production business (WPX Energy, Inc.) to its shareholders on December 31, 2011. This move allowed Williams Companies to focus on its core midstream and energy infrastructure operations.

The financial statements reflect the results of the exploration and production business as 'discontinued operations' for all periods presented. As of December 31, 2011, the net assets of this former business were removed from the consolidated balance sheet following the completion of the spin-off.

The company's operations are organized into two primary reporting segments: Williams Partners and Midstream Canada & Olefins. All other business activities are included in 'Other'.

Williams Companies showed a significant improvement in financial performance. Net income attributable to the company was $376 million in 2011, a substantial increase from a net loss of $(1,097) million in 2010. This was driven by strong income from continuing operations, which rose to $803 million in 2011 from $104 million in 2010.