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WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 4, 2005)

Filed August 4, 2005For Securities:WMB

Summary

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2005, to report significant updates for investors. The filing includes a press release detailing the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, and a separate press release announcing a substantial increase in its domestic reserves. Investors should note that the furnished information, while important, is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities as formally filed information. Key developments highlighted are the company's financial performance in Q2 2005 and a significant upward revision of its proved, probable, and possible domestic reserves to 8.5 trillion cubic feet equivalent (Tcfe), representing a 21% increase. Additionally, the company is providing a slide presentation used in its public conference call and webcast on August 4, 2005, which likely offers further insights into these results and strategic outlook. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding should review the referenced exhibits, particularly the Q2 financial results and the reserve update.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2005 via a press release.
  • 2The company announced a significant increase in its total proved, probable, and possible domestic reserves, reaching an estimated 8.5 Tcfe.
  • 3This reserve estimate represents a 21% increase from the prior estimate of 7 Tcfe.
  • 4A slide presentation used during a public conference call and webcast on August 4, 2005, is also furnished with the filing.
  • 5The filing includes press releases announcing both financial results and the reserve increase, furnished as exhibits.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 8.01 is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing includes a press release announcing Williams Companies' financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Investors can find detailed financial performance information within the referenced Exhibit 99.1.

Williams Companies announced a significant 21% increase in its total proved, probable, and possible domestic reserves, bringing the estimate to 8.5 trillion cubic feet equivalent (Tcfe). This substantial growth in reserves is a positive indicator of future production capacity and potential revenue streams for the company.

More detailed information can be found in the furnished exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 is the press release detailing the second quarter 2005 financial results, and Exhibit 99.3 is the press release announcing the increase in domestic reserves. Additionally, Exhibit 99.2 is a slide presentation used during a public conference call on August 4, 2005, which likely provides further context and analysis.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 8.01 (Other Events) is being furnished, not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that section, although it is still important for investor awareness.