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WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 17, 2011)

Filed February 17, 2011For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on February 17, 2011, to announce its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. The filing incorporates by reference two press releases, one detailing the company's financial performance and another disclosing its proved natural gas and oil reserves as of year-end 2010. Investors should note that the information furnished in these press releases is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes, meaning it's provided for informational context. The key takeaways for investors would be within the actual financial results and reserve data presented in the incorporated exhibits, which are not detailed in this summary but would be crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the company's operational and financial standing at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies (WMB) announced its Q4 and Full Year 2010 financial results via an 8-K filing on February 17, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release with financial results for the period ended December 31, 2010.
  • 3A separate press release, also furnished with the 8-K, discloses domestic and international proved natural gas and oil reserves as of December 31, 2010.
  • 4The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, thus limiting its liability implications.
  • 5The filing incorporates Exhibits 99.1 (financial results press release) and 99.2 (reserves press release) by reference.
  • 6The Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Donald R. Chappel, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish Williams Companies' (WMB) financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010, along with its proved natural gas and oil reserves as of December 31, 2010. These announcements are made through accompanying press releases.

The detailed financial results and reserve information are contained within the press releases furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this 8-K filing. These exhibits are incorporated by reference and should be reviewed for specific financial figures and reserve data.

No, the information furnished in the press releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section and is generally provided for informational context rather than being a formal SEC filing.