8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 2, 2006)

Filed November 2, 2006For Securities:WMB

Summary

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2006, primarily to disclose its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. The filing includes a press release with financial highlights and reconciliation schedules (Exhibit 99.1) and a slide presentation for a conference call (Exhibit 99.2). These documents provide investors with key performance indicators and management's commentary on the company's operational and financial condition during the quarter. Investors should review the furnished press release and slide presentation for detailed information on revenue, earnings, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements made by management. While this filing doesn't contain new financial statements or exhibits beyond the press release and presentation, it serves as the official channel for disseminating crucial quarterly financial updates and related regulatory disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies announced its third quarter 2006 financial results via a press release filed on November 2, 2006.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing financial results, highlights, and reconciliation schedules.
  • 3A slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) used for a public conference call and webcast on November 2, 2006, is also furnished.
  • 4The disclosures are made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing indicates no new financial statements or exhibits were provided beyond the press release and slide presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Williams Companies' financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, as well as related management commentary and presentations.

The specific financial results, including highlights and reconciliation schedules, are provided in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not include new audited financial statements. It primarily furnishes a press release and a slide presentation related to the company's third quarter 2006 financial results.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 or 7.01, it means the company is providing it to the SEC for public disclosure, but it is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings releases and investor presentations.