8-K/ALeadership Changes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Jan 19, 2017)

Filed January 19, 2017For Securities:WMB

Summary

This 8-K/A filing from The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) serves as an amendment to a previous 8-K filed on December 14, 2016. The primary purpose of this amendment is to update the market on the committee assignments for two directors, Charles I. Cogut and Michael A. Creel. Specifically, Mr. Cogut has been appointed to the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Creel has been appointed to the Safety Committee. These appointments are effective as of January 18, 2017. This filing provides clarity on the governance structure and operational focus areas for these new board members.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a prior Form 8-K filing dated December 14, 2016.
  • 2Provides definitive committee assignments for two directors.
  • 3Charles I. Cogut appointed to Compensation and Management Development Committee.
  • 4Charles I. Cogut also appointed to Nominating and Governance Committee.
  • 5Michael A. Creel appointed to the Safety Committee.
  • 6All committee appointments are effective January 18, 2017.
  • 7The filing clarifies the roles and responsibilities of these directors within the Board's committee structure.

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