Summary
Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on August 3, 2006, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release detailing these results, as well as an accompanying slide presentation used for a public conference call. Investors should note that while this information provides an update on the company's performance, it is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications for liability. The core of this report is the release of WMB's Q2 2006 financial performance. Investors would look to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for details on revenue, earnings, operational achievements, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. The inclusion of reconciliation schedules is also important for understanding the components of their reported financial condition and how they align with generally accepted accounting principles.
Key Highlights
- 1Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) announced its second quarter 2006 financial results via an 8-K filing on August 3, 2006.
- 2The filing primarily furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing Q2 2006 financial results and reconciliation schedules.
- 3A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) used for a public conference call and webcast on August 3, 2006, is also furnished.
- 4Information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
- 5The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liabilities associated with that section.
- 6Investors can access the detailed financial results and operational updates through the referenced exhibits.