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WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 2, 2021)

Filed August 2, 2021For Securities:WMB

Summary

Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2021, to furnish its second quarter 2021 financial results, as announced in a press release issued on the same date. The filing primarily serves to make the earnings release and associated financial details publicly available through the SEC. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific operational and financial performance metrics for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements or management discussion, it directs investors to the press release for key information regarding revenue, earnings, and operational highlights. The company clarifies that this furnished information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document, but it is crucial for understanding WMB's recent performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) announced its Q2 2021 financial results on August 2, 2021, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing financial highlights and operating statistics for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • 3Investors are directed to the furnished press release for detailed Q2 2021 performance information.
  • 4The filing confirms the company is providing non-GAAP reconciliations alongside its financial results.
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially furnish Williams Companies, Inc.'s press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. It makes this information publicly accessible through the SEC.

Detailed financial results, operating statistics, and non-GAAP reconciliations for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, can be found in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release furnished with this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing does not include audited financial statements. It primarily serves to announce earnings through a press release and does not contain detailed financial statements, management's discussion, or other standard 8-K sections like (a), (b), or (c) pertaining to financial statements.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means it's being made publicly available but is not subject to the same liability provisions as information that is formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. While it's important for investors to review, it carries a different legal weight than filed information.