UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2005
The Williams Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-4174
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73-0569878 |
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(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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One Williams Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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74172 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 918/573-2000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 4, 2005, The Williams Companies, Inc. (Williams or the Company) issued a press
release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. A copy of the press
release and its accompanying reconciliation schedules are furnished as a part of this current
report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
The press release and accompanying reconciliation schedules are being furnished pursuant to
Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information furnished is not deemed
filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is not
subject to the liabilities of that section and is not deemed incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Williams wishes to disclose for Regulation FD purposes its slide presentation, furnished
herewith as Exhibit 99.2, to be utilized during a public conference call and webcast on the morning
of August 4, 2005.
On August 4, 2005, Williams also issued a press release announcing that it has increased the
companys total proved, probable and possible domestic reserves to an estimated 8.5 trillion cubic
feet equivalent (Tcfe) an increase of 21 percent from the previous estimate of 7 Tcfe. A copy
of the press release is furnished as a part of this current report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.3.
The slide presentation and press release are being furnished pursuant to Item 8.01, Other
Events. The information furnished is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is not subject to the liabilities of that section and
is not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits |
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Exhibit 99.1
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Copy of Williams press release dated August 4, 2005, publicly
announcing its second quarter 2005 financial results. |
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Exhibit 99.2
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Copy of Williams slide presentation to be utilized during the August 4,
2005, public conference call and webcast. |
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Exhibit 99.3
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Copy of Williams press release dated August 4, 2005, publicly
announcing its increase in domestic reserves. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Williams has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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