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 28, 2006
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
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incorporation)
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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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
(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 February 28, 2006, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams” or the “Company”) issued a
press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. 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.
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 February 28, 2006.
On February 28, 2006, Williams also announced that its domestic and international proved
natural gas reserves as of December 31, 2005, increased to 3.6 trillion cubic feet equivalent.
Williams replaced its 2005 U.S. natural gas production of 224 billion cubic feet equivalent at a
ratio of 277 percent. A copy of the press release announcing the same is furnished as Exhibit 99.3
to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein.
The slide presentation and press release are 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 28, 2006, publicly
announcing its fourth quarter and year-end 2005 financial results. |
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Exhibit 99.2
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Copy of Williams’ slide presentation to be utilized during the |
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