8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 16, 2010)

Filed September 16, 2010For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on September 16, 2010, primarily to disclose updates to its financial and capital expenditure guidance for the 2010-2012 period. The company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presented updated information at the 2010 Barclays Capital CEO Energy-Power Conference (Exhibit 99.2). This filing is important for investors as it provides forward-looking information that could impact the company's valuation and investment decisions. The core of this report revolves around revised earnings and capital spending projections. Investors should pay close attention to the specific changes in guidance, as these figures reflect management's current outlook on the company's operational performance and strategic investments over the medium term. The disclosure under Regulation FD ensures that this material information is being communicated broadly to the public.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies announced updated earnings and capital expenditure guidance for 2010-2012.
  • 2The updated guidance was disseminated via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3CEO Steven J. Malcolm discussed the updated guidance at the 2010 Barclays Capital CEO Energy-Power Conference.
  • 4The presentation from the conference was also filed as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5The filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), meaning it's for broad public dissemination.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose updated earnings and capital expenditure guidance for Williams Companies, Inc. for the years 2010 through 2012, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The details of the updated guidance are available in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release dated September 16, 2010) and Exhibit 99.2 (the slide presentation from the Barclays Capital CEO Energy-Power Conference).

No, the information furnished in this report (including the exhibits) is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any Securities Act filings.

The updated guidance was discussed by Steven J. Malcolm, the company's chairman of the board of directors, president, and chief executive officer.