What is the main purpose of this 8-K/A filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to amend and replace Exhibit 99.1 from a previous 8-K filing. This exhibit contains the company's press release announcing its first quarter 2005 financial results. The amendment ensures that the correct and updated press release is provided.

Does this amendment contain new financial performance data for Q1 2005?

This filing is an amendment to an exhibit related to the Q1 2005 financial results. While it corrects or replaces the press release, the actual financial performance data itself was likely disclosed in the original 8-K. This filing primarily ensures the accuracy of the document referencing those results.

What is the significance of the information not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18?

When information is furnished under Item 2.02 and explicitly stated as not 'filed' under Section 18, it means the company is providing the information but is not subject to the same legal liabilities for its content as if it were formally 'filed' with the SEC. This is a common distinction for press releases and earnings announcements furnished via 8-K.

WMB 8-K: Earnings & Results

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This 8-K/A filing from The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) amends a previous 8-K filed on May 5, 2005, to correct or replace Exhibit 99.1. The original filing announced the company's first quarter 2005 financial results. This amendment specifically pertains to the press release and accompanying financial information that was furnished under Item 2.02. Investors should note that this furnishing of information is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and therefore does not carry the liabilities associated with that section. The amendment's primary purpose is to update the referenced exhibit, ensuring accurate financial information is available to the public.

Key Highlights

1Amendment to a prior 8-K filing regarding Q1 2005 financial results.
2The amendment concerns Exhibit 99.1, a press release announcing first quarter 2005 financial results.
3Information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
4The furnished information is explicitly not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
5The amendment ensures that the correct press release and financial highlights are associated with the filing.
6The filing is dated May 5, 2005, with an event date of May 4, 2005.

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K/A Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2005)

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