8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2011)

Filed May 5, 2011For Securities:WMB

Summary

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2011, to report its first quarter 2011 financial results, which were released on May 4, 2011. The filing itself primarily serves as a vehicle to furnish the press release and accompanying financial data, rather than presenting new operational details directly within the 8-K. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the substantive details of the company's performance during the quarter ended March 31, 2011. While the 8-K does not contain the actual financial figures, it signifies the official release and availability of this crucial information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) announced its Q1 2011 financial results on May 4, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish the press release and accompanying financial highlights and operating statistics.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed Q1 2011 financial results and operating statistics.
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The filing explicitly states that the furnished information is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting liability.
  • 6No new financial statements or other exhibits (beyond the press release) were included in this 8-K filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed Q1 2011 financial results, along with operating statistics and reconciliation schedules, are available in Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished with this 8-K filing and was released by the company on May 4, 2011.

This 8-K filing officially announces and makes publicly available Williams Companies' first quarter 2011 financial performance. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the figures, it directs investors to the official press release and associated documents (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed results.

No, the press release and accompanying schedules furnished under Item 2.02 are generally not considered 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company has a different level of liability for that specific information compared to formally filed documents.