WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.

Williams Companies, Inc. announced a joint venture financing agreement with Blackstone Credit & Insurance, in partnership with Apollo and KKR, for its five behind-the-meter Power Innovation projects. The partners will provide $5.34 billion in committed capital for a 49% noncontrolling equity interest, while Williams retains a 51% interest and operational control. This partnership is expected to provide efficient equity capital, reduce Williams' capital exposure, enhance project returns, and support its long-term leverage target.

Williams Companies, Inc. announced the appointment of Lloyd W. (Billy) Helms, Jr. and Robb E. Turner as independent directors to its Board, effective July 1, 2026. This expands the Board from ten to twelve members. Helms will serve on the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee, while Turner joins the Audit Committee and the Governance and Sustainability Committee. Both will receive standard non-employee director compensation.

The Williams Companies, Inc., along with its subsidiaries Northwest Pipeline LLC and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC, entered into two new credit agreements on May 19, 2026. These include a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for $3.75 billion and a 364-Day Credit Agreement for $1.00 billion. The $3.75 billion facility has an initial five-year term, extendable up to seven years, and both facilities are intended for working capital, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes, enhancing the company's financial flexibility.

Williams Companies, Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with net income attributable to the company increasing to $865 million, up from $691 million in the prior year. Basic earnings per common share also saw a significant rise to $0.71. The company's operating income and net cash provided by operating activities both improved, despite a slight decrease in total revenues. Williams also increased its common stock dividend and recorded a substantial gain from asset divestitures during the quarter.

Williams Companies, Inc. announced record first-quarter 2026 financial results, with GAAP net income increasing 25% to $864 million and Adjusted EBITDA growing 13% to $2.254 billion. The company's natural gas-focused strategy drove strong performance, supported by expansion projects and higher gathering volumes. Williams also advanced several key infrastructure projects and increased its annualized dividend by 5% to $2.10.

Williams Companies, Inc. stockholders approved several key proposals at its 2026 Annual Meeting. This included the amendment and restatement of the 2007 Incentive Plan, increasing issuable shares from 50 million to 85 million, and the 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing shares from 5.2 million to 7.2 million and extending its term by six years. Additionally, all ten director nominees were elected, executive officer compensation was approved on an advisory basis, and Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for 2026.