8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 22, 2012)

Filed February 22, 2012For Securities:WMB

Summary

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on February 22, 2012, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. This filing primarily serves to furnish a press release and accompanying financial highlights, operating statistics, and reconciliation schedules that were publicly issued by the company on the same date. Investors can access these furnished documents via Exhibit 99.1 to gain insights into the company's operational and financial performance during the specified periods. While this 8-K itself does not contain new contractual agreements or material business events, it directs stakeholders to the detailed financial disclosures contained within the press release, which is crucial for understanding WMB's financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies (WMB) announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on February 22, 2012, coinciding with the press release date.
  • 3Key financial performance data, operating statistics, and reconciliation schedules for the reporting periods are available via an attached press release.
  • 4The furnished information is provided under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The press release and accompanying schedules are incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6The filing clarifies that the furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting liability.
  • 7Donald R. Chappel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disseminate and furnish The Williams Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011, by referencing a press release and accompanying financial information issued on the same date.

The detailed financial results, operating statistics, and reconciliation schedules for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release and accompanying documents furnished with this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing is specifically focused on reporting the company's financial results for the period ending December 31, 2011. It does not appear to contain information about new strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, or other material business events beyond the financial performance disclosure.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it to the SEC for public disclosure but is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed'. This is a standard practice for earnings releases.