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WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K/A Report (Aug 15, 2002)

Filed August 15, 2002For Securities:WMB

Summary

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report filed by The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) on August 14, 2002. The primary purpose of this amendment is to correct dating errors within Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3. These exhibits contain sworn statements from the company's principal executive officer, Steven J. Malcolm, and principal financial officer, Jack D. McCarthy, as mandated by SEC Order No. 4-460. While this filing itself does not introduce new financial or operational information, it is important for maintaining the accuracy of previous disclosures. Investors should note that the underlying information in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the sworn statements from WMB's leadership remain the substantive content. The correction pertains to the administrative accuracy of the submission of these crucial officer certifications.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment filed to correct dates on Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 of a prior 8-K filing.
  • 2Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated August 14, 2002.
  • 3Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 contain sworn statements from CEO Steven J. Malcolm and CFO Jack D. McCarthy.
  • 4These sworn statements are required under SEC Order No. 4-460.
  • 5The amendment does not introduce new material financial or operational information.
  • 6Focus is on administrative correction of filing dates for officer certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to amend a previous 8-K report by correcting the dates on Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, which contain sworn statements from the company's principal executive and financial officers.

Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 are sworn statements provided by Williams Companies' CEO, Steven J. Malcolm, and CFO, Jack D. McCarthy, respectively. These statements are required by SEC Order No. 4-460.

No, this filing is an amendment solely for administrative correction of dates on exhibits. It does not contain any new financial results, operational updates, or material new information beyond ensuring the accuracy of the previous disclosures.

Sworn statements from principal executive and financial officers are typically required by the SEC, as in this case under SEC Order No. 4-460, to certify the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial reporting and disclosures.