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): February 21, 2008
The Williams Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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) |
Registrant’s 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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 21, 2008, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams” or the “Company”) issued a
press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. A
copy of the press release and its accompanying financial highlights and 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 financial highlights and 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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 21, 2008, Williams also announced that its domestic and international proved
natural gas reserves as of December 31, 2007, increased to 4.3 trillion cubic feet equivalent.
Williams replaced its 2007 U.S. wellhead production of 334 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) at
a rate of 232 percent. A copy of the press release announcing the same is furnished as Exhibit
99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein.
The press release is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure. 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 February 21, 2008, publicly
announcing its fourth quarter and year-end 2007 financial results. |
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Exhibit 99.2 |
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Copy of Williams’ press release dated February 21, 2008, publicly
announcing its replacement of 2007 U.S. natural gas production. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Williams has duly
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