8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2014)

Filed October 29, 2014For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2014, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release announcing these results, which is included as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for comprehensive information on the company's operational performance and financial condition during the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) announced its third-quarter 2014 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 29, 2014.
  • 2The filing's main purpose is to provide the press release detailing the company's financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and incorporates by reference, serving as the primary source of detailed financial information.
  • 4This 8-K report does not contain the actual financial statements but references an external document for investors to access.
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for certain legal purposes, including Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing includes the standard corporate information for Williams Companies, Inc., such as its incorporation state and principal executive office address.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific financial figures and operational statistics.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements. It serves as a notification and provides access to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which includes the financial highlights and reconciliation schedules.

When information is furnished, it is typically not subject to the same liabilities as information that is formally filed under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company may have less legal exposure related to the accuracy of furnished information compared to filed information.