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): January 4, 2002
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The Williams Companies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-4174 73-0569878
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
One Williams Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74172
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 918/573-2000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
The Williams Companies, Inc. ("Williams") announced today that it plans to
offer at least $1 billion in publicly traded units, called FELINE PACS(SM), next
week, subject to market conditions, as part of a previously announced plan to
maintain its investment-grade credit ratings.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Williams files the following exhibit as part of this report:
Exhibit 99.1 Copy of Williams' press release dated January 4, 2002,
publicly announcing the matters reported herein.
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.
THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.
Date: January 4, 2002 /s/ Suzanne H. Costin
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Name: Suzanne H. Costin
Title: Corporate Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Copy of Williams' press release dated January 4, 2002, publicly announcing the matters
reported herein.