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): November 3,
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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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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 3, 2005, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams” or the “Company”) issued a press
release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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 November 3, 2005.
The slide presentation 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 November 3, 2005, publicly announcing its third 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 November 3, 2005, public conference call and webcast. |
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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THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.
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| Date: November 3, 2005 |
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/s/ Donald R. Chappel
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Name: |
Donald R. Chappel |
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Title: |
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer |
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