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WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 23, 2010)

Filed November 23, 2010For Securities:WMB

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) serves as an amendment to a previous filing and details significant leadership changes and executive compensation adjustments. The key development is the official election of Alan S. Armstrong to the Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2011, where he will also assume the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer. This appointment marks a succession plan implementation, with Mr. Armstrong taking over from Steven J. Malcolm. Accompanying this leadership transition are details regarding Mr. Armstrong's compensation for 2011. His annual salary is set at $900,000, with a target incentive opportunity of 100% of his salary under the annual incentive program, which allows for payouts up to 250% of the target. This filing provides clarity on the compensation structure for the incoming CEO and signals a clear direction for the company's leadership.

Key Highlights

  • 1Alan S. Armstrong officially elected to the Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2011.
  • 2Alan S. Armstrong will succeed Steven J. Malcolm as President and Chief Executive Officer on January 3, 2011.
  • 3Mr. Armstrong's annual salary for 2011 is set at $900,000.
  • 4Mr. Armstrong's individual target incentive opportunity for 2011 is 100% of his salary.
  • 5The 2011 annual incentive program allows for payouts up to a maximum of 250% of the target opportunity.
  • 6Equity-based awards for Mr. Armstrong in 2011 will be determined at a later date.
  • 7The filing confirms executive succession and provides initial compensation details for the new CEO.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alan S. Armstrong will succeed Steven J. Malcolm as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Williams Companies, Inc., effective January 3, 2011.

Mr. Armstrong will receive an annual salary of $900,000. His target incentive opportunity under the 2011 annual incentive program is set at 100% of his salary, with the potential to earn up to 250% of that target. Equity awards are to be determined later.

This Form 8-K is an amendment (Amendment No. 1) to a previous filing on October 13, 2010, which had announced the planned succession. This filing officially confirms Mr. Armstrong's election to the Board of Directors and provides compensation details, formalizing the transition.

Mr. Armstrong's election to the Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2011, alongside his appointment as CEO and President, signifies his full integration into the company's top leadership and governance structure as he assumes executive responsibilities.