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WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report (Aug 14, 2002)

Filed August 14, 2002For Securities:WMB

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB), dated August 14, 2002, primarily serves to disclose information under Regulation FD. The company is making public a press release issued on August 14, 2002, which is attached as an exhibit. Additionally, the filing includes sworn statements from the company's principal executive officer, Steven J. Malcolm, and its principal financial officer, Jack D. McCarthy. These statements are mandated by SEC Order No. 4-460, suggesting a period of heightened regulatory scrutiny for the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies filed an 8-K on August 14, 2002, to disclose information under Regulation FD.
  • 2A press release dated August 14, 2002, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Sworn statements from CEO Steven J. Malcolm are included as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4Sworn statements from CFO Jack D. McCarthy are included as Exhibit 99.3.
  • 5These sworn statements are required by SEC Order No. 4-460, indicating a focus on financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
  • 6The filing does not contain new financial results or strategic business updates, but rather disclosures related to regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose important information to the public under Regulation FD. This includes a press release and required sworn statements from the company's top executives.

SEC Order No. 4-460 mandates sworn statements from principal executive and financial officers regarding the accuracy of financial reports. Its inclusion in this filing suggests that Williams Companies was under increased scrutiny regarding its financial disclosures at that time.

No, this filing does not provide specific new financial performance data or operational updates. Its focus is on regulatory disclosures, specifically a press release and mandated executive statements, rather than a detailed financial report.

The sworn statements are provided by Steven J. Malcolm, the principal executive officer (CEO), and Jack D. McCarthy, the principal financial officer (CFO) of The Williams Companies, Inc.