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): September 6, 2011
The Williams Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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73-0569878 |
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| One Williams Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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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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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 6, 2011, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams”) issued a press release announcing
its intention to increase its annual dividend on its common stock by 25 percent, to $1.00 per
share. Williams indicated that the increase is effective with Williams’ quarterly dividend of
$0.25 per share to be paid in December 2011. Williams outlined a new dividend policy that supports
continued 10 to 15 percent annual dividend growth.
In such press release, Williams also provided 2011-13 earnings and capital expenditure guidance
that reflects the planned separation of its exploration and production business.
The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) 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.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release, dated September 6, 2011 |
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