8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 3, 2005)

Filed November 3, 2005For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2005, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. The filing primarily consists of furnishing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results and a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) to be used in a conference call. Investors should note that while these documents provide key financial information, they are furnished under Regulation FD and Item 2.02 and are not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning they do not carry the same legal liabilities for inaccuracies. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to make the company's third-quarter financial performance and related business updates publicly available in accordance with disclosure regulations. Investors are directed to the furnished press release and slide presentation for the specific financial figures and operational details pertaining to the quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies, Inc. announced its third quarter 2005 financial results via an 8-K filing on November 3, 2005.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 2005 financial performance.
  • 3A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for a conference call and webcast on November 3, 2005, is also furnished.
  • 4The information provided is for disclosure purposes under Regulation FD and Item 2.02.
  • 5The furnished documents are not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability for inaccuracies.
  • 6Investors are directed to the accompanying exhibits for detailed financial information and operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide details of Williams Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005, along with accompanying presentation materials for investors.

The specific financial results for the third quarter of 2005 are detailed in the press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. A slide presentation used for the investor call is also available as Exhibit 99.2.

No, the information furnished in the press release and slide presentation is provided under Item 2.02 and Regulation FD. It is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which means the company has limited liability under that section for any inaccuracies in the furnished information.

In addition to the financial results, the filing also includes a slide presentation that was used during a conference call and webcast on November 3, 2005. This presentation likely provides further context, operational updates, and management commentary on the company's performance and outlook.