8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 28, 2015)

Filed October 28, 2015For Securities:WMB

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) reports on their financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. The primary purpose of this filing is to officially submit the press release and accompanying financial highlights and operational data related to these quarterly results. Investors should note that this information, while crucial for understanding the company's performance, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document. The filing itself is brief, essentially serving as a cover for the detailed press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors seeking specific financial performance metrics, operational achievements, or forward-looking statements for the third quarter of 2015 will need to refer to the content of Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference. The company's Chief Financial Officer has signed off on this report, indicating the authenticity of the disclosed information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) announced its third-quarter 2015 financial results via a press release on October 28, 2015.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as a formal submission of the press release and related financial and operational data.
  • 3The provided information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 4The furnished information is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting its legal liability implications.
  • 5Investors must consult Exhibit 99.1 (the press release and accompanying schedules) for detailed financial and operational performance information for the quarter.
  • 6The filing confirms the date of the earnings release and incorporates the press release by reference.
  • 7The report is signed by the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Donald R. Chappel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially submit The Williams Companies' press release and associated financial and operational data for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, to the SEC. It acts as a notification to investors about the release of these results.

The actual detailed financial results, operating statistics, and reconciliation schedules for the third quarter of 2015 are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated October 28, 2015, and is incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish the company's third-quarter 2015 earnings release. It does not appear to contain any other material events or new financial disclosures beyond what is presented in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

When information is "furnished" under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it to the SEC but it is not considered formally "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction generally means the information does not carry the same legal liability for misstatements or omissions under that specific section of the Act, although it is still publicly disclosed.