8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 3, 2007)

Filed May 3, 2007For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed a Form 8-K on May 3, 2007, to announce its first-quarter 2007 financial results, as detailed in a press release issued on the same date. This filing primarily serves to furnish the press release, which includes financial highlights and reconciliation schedules, to the SEC. Investors should note that while this information is made public, it is furnished under Item 2.02 and therefore is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies announced its first quarter 2007 financial results via a press release on May 3, 2007.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the full press release, highlights, and reconciliation schedules.
  • 3The furnished information provides updates on the company's financial condition and operational performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2007.
  • 4The company has provided a reconciliation of any non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
  • 5This filing is primarily informational, serving to officially submit the quarterly earnings announcement to the SEC.
  • 6The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 7Donald R. Chappel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and furnish Williams Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, as detailed in their press release dated May 3, 2007.

The detailed financial results, including highlights and reconciliation schedules, are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, such as the press release in this case, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is therefore not subject to the liabilities of that section.

These financial results cover the first quarter of 2007, which ended on March 31, 2007.