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WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr. was appointed as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On July 1, 2026, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Robb E. Turner and Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr., have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.”

Robb E. Turner was appointed as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On July 1, 2026, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Robb E. Turner and Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr., have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the Selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-12-31 meeting.

“Ernst and Young LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Approve the Amendment and Restatement of The Williams Companies, Inc. 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan to Increase the Number of Issuable Shares from 5,200,000 to 7,200,000, Extend the Term Six Years, and Make Other Amendments.

“Stockholders approved the Amendment and Restatement of The Williams Companies, Inc. 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase the number of issuable shares from 5,200,000 to 7,200,000, extend the term six years, and make other amendments.”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Approve the Amendment and Restatement of The Williams Companies, Inc. 2007 Incentive Plan to Increase the Number of Issuable Shares from 50,000,000 to 85,000,000, Remove the Plan Expiration Date, Increase the Annual Director Equity Grant Limit, Eliminate Share Recycling for Tax Withholding, Remove C.

“Stockholders approved the Amendment and Restatement of The Williams Companies, Inc. 2007 Incentive Plan to increase the number of issuable shares from 50,000,000 to 85,000,000, remove the plan expiration date, increase the annual director equity grant limit, eliminate share recycling for tax withholding, remove certain change in control provisions, and make other amendments.”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers.

“Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Election of Ten Director Nominees for a One-year Term.

“Each of the director nominees was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors to serve a one-year term expiring at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $864 million, or $0.70 per diluted share (EPS), EPS $0.70 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Natural gas-focused strategy continues to drive key financial results • GAAP net income: $864 million, or $0.70 per diluted share (EPS), up 25% vs. 1Q 2025 • Adjusted net income: $895 million, or $0.73 per diluted share (Adj. EPS), up 23% and 22%, respectively, vs. 1Q 2025 •”
Material Agreements

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. entered into Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (effective 2026-01-08).

“the Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture (the “Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture and the Seventh Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”), dated as of January 8, 2026, between the Company and the Trustee”
Material Agreements

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. entered into Credit Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association (as administrative agent) and lenders named therein valued at $250 million (effective 2025-12-01).

“On December 1, 2025 (the “Credit Agreement Effective Date”), Northwest Pipeline LLC (the “Company”) entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), as administrative agent.”
Debt Financings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. incurred term loan of $250 million with PNC Bank, National Association maturing third anniversary of the Credit Agreement Effective Date.

“The Company borrowed $250 million under the Credit Agreement as term loans made on the Credit Agreement Effective Date.”
Debt Financings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. incurred senior notes of 700.0 million with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. at 5.750% maturing March 15, 2056.

“On November 20, 2025, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (the “Company”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Williams Companies, Inc., completed an offering of $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of its 5.100% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes”) and $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2056 (the “2056 Notes,” and collectively, the “Notes”) in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”
Debt Financings

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. incurred senior notes of 1.0 billion with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. at 5.100% maturing March 15, 2036.

“On November 20, 2025, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (the “Company”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Williams Companies, Inc., completed an offering of $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of its 5.100% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes”) and $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2056 (the “2056 Notes,” and collectively, the “Notes”) in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”

Alan S. Armstrong changed role as Executive Chairman at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“Mr. Armstrong will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer until July 1, 2025, at which point he will become Executive Chairman of the Board.”

Chad J. Zamarin was named as President and Chief Executive Officer at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On May 5, 2025, The Williams Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Chad J. Zamarin has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Alan S. Armstrong.”

Larry Larsen was named as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On April 24, 2025, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Larry Larsen has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective May 3, 2025.”

Micheal G. Dunn departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On March 13, 2025, Micheal G. Dunn, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer indicated his intent to retire from The Williams Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) effective May 2, 2025.”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported three months ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $631 million, EPS $0.52 per diluted share.

“GAAP net income of $631 million, or $0.52 per diluted share (EPS)”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders rejected Adopt the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Williams Companies, Inc. to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by law at the 2024-04-30 meeting.

“Although more than 5 times more stockholders voted FOR the proposal to amend our Certificate of Incorporation rather than AGAINST it, the proposal did not receive 75% of the total outstanding shares voting FOR. Accordingly, the proposal was not approved, and the Company’s existing Certificate of Incorporation will remain in effect. The voting results were as follows: VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES 843,647,752 159,954,113 1,415,492 108,484,392”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-04-30 meeting.

“Ernst and Young LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. The voting results were as follows: VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES 1,070,333,386 42,256,251 912,112 0”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2024-04-30 meeting.

“Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. The voting results were as follows: VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES 962,271,988 39,138,396 3,606,972 108,484,392”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Elect twelve director nominees for a one-year term at the 2024-04-30 meeting.

“Each of the director nominees was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors to serve a one-year term expiring at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Voting results were as follows: NOMINEE VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES Alan S. Armstrong 995,377,723 8,743,706 895,928 108,484,392”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income GAAP net income of $3.273 billion, EPS $2.68 per diluted share (EPS).

“GAAP net income of $3.273 billion, or $2.68 per diluted share (EPS) – up 60% vs. 2022”
Material Agreements

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. entered into Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. valued at $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 4.900% Senior Notes due 2029 and $1.0 billion aggrega (effective 2024-01-05).

“The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”), dated as of December 18, 2012, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by the Ninth Supplemental Indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), dated as of January 5, 2024, between the Company and the Trustee.”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $654 million, EPS $0.54 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“GAAP net income of $654 million, or $0.54 per diluted share (EPS)”
Material Agreements

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. entered into Eighth Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. valued at $900 million (effective 2023-08-10).

“The 2028 Notes will pay interest semi-annually in cash in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on February 15, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported financial results for three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

“GAAP net income of $547 million, or $0.45 per diluted share (EPS) – up 36% vs. 2Q 2022”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $926 million, or $0.76 per diluted share (EPS), EPS $0.76 per diluted share.

“Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Strong results across key financial metrics demonstrate resiliency through price cycles • GAAP net income of $926 million, or $0.76 per diluted share (EPS) – up 144% vs. 1Q 2022”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, holding future advisory votes to approve the compensation of our named executive officers every year. The voting results were as follows: EVERY YEAR EVERY TWO YEARS EVERY THREE YEARS ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES 953,764,479 4,732,947 15,620,555 2,826,291 108,577,320”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. The voting results were as follows: VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES 936,314,475 37,444,784 3,185,014 108,577,320”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Ernst and Young LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. The voting results were as follows: VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES 1,030,034,377 54,652,289 834,926 0”
Shareholder Votes

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. shareholders approved Elect twelve director nominees for a one-year term at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“Each of the following director nominees was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors to serve a one-year term expiring at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Voting results were as follows: NOMINEE VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST ABSTENTIONS BROKER NON-VOTES Alan S. Armstrong 972,009,079 4,167,403 767,617 108,577,320”
Material Agreements

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. entered into Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. valued at $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.400% Senior Notes due 2026 and $750 million aggrega (effective 2023-03-02).

“The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”), dated as of December 18, 2012, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by the Seventh Supplemental Indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), dated as of March 2, 2023, between the Company and the Trustee.”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $2.046 billion, EPS $1.67 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“GAAP net income of $2.046 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share (EPS) – up 35% vs. 2021”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported the three months ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $668 million, EPS $0.55 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“GAAP net income of $668 million, or $0.55 per diluted share”

Carri A. Lockhart was appointed as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On February 8, 2023, the Board appointed Carri A. Lockhart to the Board, effective February 10, 2023.”

Nancy K. Buese resigned as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On February 8, 2023, Nancy K. Buese notified The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) that, effective February 10, 2023, she is resigning from the Company’s Board of Directors”
Earnings Releases

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: net income GAAP net income of $599 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, EPS $0.49 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2022. Upside exposure builds on stable earnings growth of base business • GAAP net income of $599 million, or $0.49 per diluted share”

Charles I. Cogut retired as director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“directors Stephen I. Chazen and Charles I. Cogut retired from the Board upon the expiration of their terms at the Annual Meeting.”

Stephen I. Chazen retired as director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“directors Stephen I. Chazen and Charles I. Cogut retired from the Board upon the expiration of their terms at the Annual Meeting.”

Walter J. Bennett resigned as Senior Vice President – Gathering & Processing at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On January 28, 2022, Walter J. Bennett, Senior Vice President – Gathering & Processing of the Company, submitted his resignation.”

Jesse J. Tyson was appointed as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On February 3, 2022, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Richard E. Muncrief and Jesse J. Tyson have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2022.”

Richard E. Muncrief was appointed as Director at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On February 3, 2022, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that Richard E. Muncrief and Jesse J. Tyson have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2022.”

John Chandler departed as Chief Financial Officer at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“As previously announced, John Chandler will retire March 31, 2022, after a transition of responsibilities to Mr. Porter.”

Mary A. Hausman was named as Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On December 13, 2021, the Company also announced that Mary A. Hausman has been named the Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2022, to replace Mr. Porter.”

John D. Porter was named as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On December 13, 2021, The Williams Companies, Inc. (“the Company”) announced that John D. Porter has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2022.”

Vicki L. Fuller departed as Board of Directors at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“Vicki L. Fuller notified The Williams Companies, Inc. (the "Company") that, effective December 1, 2021, she is resigning from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) to fully devote her time to a new management position.”

John D. Chandler departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC..

“On August 20, 2021, John D. Chandler, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer indicated his intent to retire from The Williams Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) effective March 31, 2022.”

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