8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2007)

Filed November 1, 2007For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2007, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. The core of this filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing these results, which includes financial highlights and reconciliation schedules. Investors should refer to this press release for detailed performance metrics and financial condition updates for the period. While the 8-K itself is largely procedural, the furnished press release provides the substantive information investors need to assess the company's recent performance. This includes key figures such as revenue, earnings, and any significant operational or financial developments that impacted the third quarter. It's important to note that the information furnished is not considered "filed" for certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities under Section 18, but it still serves as a crucial disclosure for market participants.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies, Inc. announced its third quarter 2007 financial results via press release on November 1, 2007.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates the full press release, including financial highlights and reconciliation schedules, by reference.
  • 3Investors can access detailed Q3 2007 financial performance information through the furnished press release.
  • 4The filing serves as the official notification of the company's Q3 financial outcomes.
  • 5The press release is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Williams Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, by furnishing a press release that details these results.

The detailed financial results, including highlights and reconciliation schedules for the third quarter of 2007, are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the press release and accompanying schedules are furnished under Item 2.02 and are not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means they are not subject to the liabilities of that specific section, although they are still important disclosures.

The 8-K filing was signed by Donald R. Chappel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on November 1, 2007.