Summary
Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on February 15, 2017, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications. The actual financial and operational details are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and accompanying schedules, which are not reproduced in the 8-K itself but are made an integral part of the filing. Investors seeking a detailed understanding of WMB's 2016 performance, including revenue, earnings, and operational metrics, will need to review Exhibit 99.1.
Key Highlights
- 1Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) announced its financial results for the period ending December 31, 2016.
- 2The filing is an 8-K report submitted on February 15, 2017.
- 3The core of the filing is the furnishing of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing Q4 and full-year 2016 financial performance.
- 4The press release includes financial highlights and operating statistics.
- 5Information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 6The furnished information is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 7Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.