EX-99.1 2 wmb_20231231xer.htm EX-99.1 Document
Exhibit 99.1

News Release
Williams (NYSE: WMB)
One Williams Center
Tulsa, OK 74172
800-Williams
www.williams.com
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DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT:INVESTOR CONTACTS:
media@williams.com
(800) 945-8723
Danilo Juvane
(918) 573-5075
Caroline Sardella
(918) 230-9992

Williams Delivers Another Year of Record Results;
Company to host Analyst Day event today starting at 8:30 a.m. ET

TULSA, Okla. – Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2023.

Continued strength in base business drives higher financial results
GAAP net income of $3.273 billion, or $2.68 per diluted share (EPS) – up 60% vs. 2022
Adjusted net income of $2.334 billion, or $1.91 per diluted share (Adj. EPS) – up 5% vs. 2022
Adjusted EBITDA of $6.779 billion – up $361 million or 6% vs. 2022
Cash flow from operations (CFFO) of $6.055 billion – up $1.166 billion or 24% vs. 2022
Available funds from operations (AFFO) of $5.213 billion – up $295 million or 6% vs. 2022
Dividend coverage ratio of 2.39x (AFFO basis)
Record gathering volumes of nearly 18 Bcf/d and contracted transmission capacity of 32.3 Bcf/d – up 6% and 32%, respectively, from 2022
Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $6.8 billion to $7.1 billion in 2024 and $7.2 billion to $7.6 billion in 2025, yielding an expected 5-year CAGR of 8%
Ended year with 3.58x leverage ratio
Raised dividend by 6.1% to $1.90 annualized; hit 50 consecutive years of dividend payments

Transmission projects driving additional business growth in 2024-25; strategic acquisitions add highly contracted take-or-pay transmission and fee-based storage assets
Pre-filed FERC application for Transco's 1.6 Bcf/d Southeast Supply Enhancement 1Q 2024
Received FERC certificates for Transco's Commonwealth Energy Connectors, Southside Reliability Enhancement, Southeast Energy Connector and Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway
Placed Transco's Carolina Market Link in service in 1Q 2024
Placed phase one of Transco's Regional Energy Access expansion in service in 4Q 2023 ahead of schedule with remainder expected by 4Q 2024
Completed Cardinal and Susquehanna gathering & processing expansions in 4Q 2023
Acquired 115-Bcf natural gas storage portfolio, positioning Williams as the largest storage owner on the Gulf Coast as storage spreads and natural gas volatility continue to expand
Optimized DJ Basin position with transactions to enhance natural gas and NGL value chain
Added more than 8 Bcf/d of transmission capacity and 56 Bcf of gas storage with MountainWest acquisition in the Rockies serving western markets

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CEO Perspective
Alan Armstrong, president and chief executive officer, made the following comments:

“Our natural gas-focused strategy delivered excellent financial results again in 2023 with contracted transmission capacity, gathering volumes and Adjusted EBITDA surpassing previous highs, demonstrating our ability to grow despite low natural gas prices. We expect this strong performance to continue in 2024 and have set our Adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint at $6.95 billion, paving the way for what we anticipate will be a breakout year in 2025 as several large fee-based projects come online.

"In addition to outstanding financial results in 2023, we acquired strategic natural gas transmission, gathering and storage assets in the Rockies and on the Gulf Coast, enhancing our footprint in key areas and adding highly contracted take-or-pay transmission and fee-based storage assets to our business. We also continue to expand our existing infrastructure with 18 high-return projects in execution, including approximately 3.1 Bcf/d of expansions on Transco coming online over the next few years. I’m extremely proud of our teams for their commitment to best-in-class project execution in what has become a complex and challenging permitting environment for energy infrastructure of all types."

Armstrong added, “Looking ahead, Williams is excited to provide additional natural gas solutions to support the reliability of the U.S. power sector as it faces growing regional demand driven in large part by the emergence of new, large-scale data centers that are accelerating throughout our key markets. With the buildout of electrification and renewables, as well as previously permitted LNG export growth, Williams will be there to provide additional natural gas baseload to ensure reliability. Our infrastructure today is vital to meeting the energy needs of tomorrow. Natural gas is an immediate and scalable climate solution to reduce global emissions and serve the growing need for energy security, while creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Williams Summary Financial Information4QFull Year
Amounts in millions, except ratios and per-share amounts. Per share amounts are reported on a diluted basis. Net income amounts are from continuing operations attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders.2023202220232022
GAAP Measures
Net Income$1,146 $668 $3,273 $2,046 
Net Income Per Share$0.94 $0.55 $2.68 $1.67 
Cash Flow From Operations$1,930 $1,219 $6,055 $4,889 
Non-GAAP Measures (1)
Adjusted EBITDA$1,721 $1,774 $6,779 $6,418 
Adjusted Net Income$588 $653 $2,334 $2,228 
Adjusted Earnings Per Share$0.48 $0.53 $1.91 $1.82 
Available Funds from Operations$1,323 $1,357 $5,213 $4,918 
Dividend Coverage Ratio2.43 x2.62 x2.39 x2.37 x
Other
Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA at Quarter End (2)3.58 x3.55 x
Capital Investments (Excluding Acquisitions) (3) (4)$666 $876 $2,711 $2,147 
(1) Schedules reconciling Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Available Funds from Operations and Dividend Coverage Ratio (non-GAAP measures) to the most comparable GAAP measure are available at www.williams.com and as an attachment to this news release.
(2) Does not represent leverage ratios measured for WMB credit agreement compliance or leverage ratios as calculated by the major credit ratings agencies. Debt is net of cash on hand, and Adjusted EBITDA reflects the sum of the last four quarters.
(3) Capital Investments include increases to property, plant, and equipment (growth & maintenance capital),purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments and purchases of other long-term investments.
(4) Fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 capital excludes $544 million for the DJ Basin acquisitions, which closed in November 2023. Full-year 2023 capital excludes $1.024 billion for the acquisition of MountainWest Pipeline Holding company, which closed February 14, 2023. Full-year 2022 capital excludes $424 million for the purchase of NorTex Midstream, which closed August 31, 2022. Full-year 2022 capital also excludes $933 million for purchase of the Trace Midstream Haynesville gathering assets, which closed April 29, 2022.
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GAAP Measures
Fourth-quarter 2023 net income increased by $478 million compared to the prior year driven by a $534 million gain related to the net cash received from the favorable resolution of litigation with Energy Transfer. The improvement also reflects a favorable change of $147 million in net unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives and higher service revenues driven by recent acquisitions and expansion projects. These improvements were partially offset by lower gas marketing margins reflecting the absence of favorable severe winter weather impacts in the prior year, lower results from our upstream business, and higher depreciation and operating expenses resulting from acquisitions. The income tax provision increased $114 million primarily due to higher pretax income.

Full-year 2023 net income increased $1.2 billion compared to the prior year reflecting a favorable change of $909 million in net unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives, the previously described $534 million net litigation gain, and higher service revenues driven by recent acquisitions, expansion projects, and increased Northeast G&P volumes and rates. The improvement also included a $129 million gain on the sale of the Bayou Ethane system in 2023, partially offset by lower results from our upstream business, and higher depreciation and operating expenses resulting from acquisitions. The income tax provision increased $580 million primarily due to higher pretax income and the absence of $134 million benefit associated with the release of valuation allowances on deferred income tax assets and federal income tax settlements recorded in the prior year, and a lower benefit associated with decreases in our estimate of the state deferred income tax rate in both periods. The 2023 period also reported a loss from discontinued operations associated with an adverse legal ruling involving former refinery operations.

Cash flow from operations for the fourth quarter increased compared to the prior year primarily due to $534 million of net cash received related to the favorable Energy Transfer litigation outcome and favorable net changes in working capital. Full-year cash flow from operations increased compared to the prior year reflecting similar drivers, as well as favorable changes in derivative margin requirements partially offset by lower distributions from certain equity-method investments.

Non-GAAP Measures
Fourth-quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $53 million from the prior year, driven by the previously described higher service revenues, more than offset by lower gas marketing margins, reduced upstream results and higher operating costs. Full-year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA increased by $361 million over the prior year, driven by the previously described higher service revenues, partially offset by reduced upstream results and higher operating costs.

Fourth-quarter 2023 Adjusted Net Income decreased by $65 million compared to the prior year, driven by the previously described impacts to net income, adjusted primarily to remove the net litigation gain, net unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives, and the related tax effects of these adjustments. Full-year Adjusted Net Income increased by $106 million over the prior year driven by the previously described impacts to net income from continuing operations, adjusted primarily for the litigation gain, net unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives, the gain on the sale of the Bayou Ethane system, amortization of certain assets from the Sequent acquisition, and the related tax effects of these adjustments as well as excluding the impact of the previously described prior year favorable income tax benefits.

Fourth-quarter 2023 Available Funds From Operations (AFFO) decreased slightly by $34 million compared to the prior year primarily due to lower operating results exclusive of noncash items. Full-year 2023 AFFO increased by $295 million primarily reflecting higher results from continuing operations exclusive of non-cash items partially offset by lower distributions from certain equity method investments.

Business Segment Results & Form 10-K
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Williams' operations are comprised of the following reportable segments: Transmission & Gulf of Mexico, Northeast G&P, West and Gas & NGL Marketing Services, as well as Other. For more information, see the company's 2023 Form 10-K.
Fourth QuarterFull Year
Amounts in millionsModified EBITDAAdjusted EBITDAModified EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA
4Q 20234Q 2022Change4Q 20234Q 2022Change20232022Change20232022Change
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$741 $687 $54 $752 $700 $52 $3,068 $2,674 $394 $2,982 $2,720 $262 
Northeast G&P477 464 13 485 464 21 1,916 1,796 120 1,955 1,796 159 
West307 326 (19)323 326 (3)1,238 1,211 27 1,236 1,219 17 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services272 209 63 69 149 (80)950 (40)990 300 258 42 
Other645 150 495 92 135 (43)841 434 407 306 425 (119)
Total$2,442 $1,836 $606 $1,721 $1,774 ($53)$8,013 $6,075 $1,938 $6,779 $6,418 $361 
Note: Williams uses Modified EBITDA for its segment reporting. Definitions of Modified EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and schedules reconciling to net income are included in this news release.

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico
Fourth-quarter 2023 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA improved compared to the prior year driven by the MountainWest acquisition. Modified EBITDA for full-year 2023 was further impacted by the gain on the sale of the Bayou Ethane system, benefits from the NorTex acquisition and expansion projects, increased benefit of allowance for equity funds used during construction, and one-time MountainWest acquisition and transition costs, while 2022 included a loss related to Eminence storage cavern abandonments and a regulatory charge associated with Transco’s deferred state income tax rate. The gain on sale, MountainWest acquisition and transition costs, Eminence abandonment costs, and Transco’s regulatory charge are all excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.

Northeast G&P
Fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA improved reflecting increased rates and volumes driven by the Ohio Valley, Cardinal, and Susquehanna operations. For our joint ventures, the full-year benefits of higher volumes and rates at Marcellus South and higher volumes at Blue Racer were more than offset by lower rates and volumes at Laurel Mountain Midstream and Bradford compared to the prior year. Modified EBITDA for full-year 2023 also reflects our share of a loss contingency accrual at Aux Sable which is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.

West
Fourth-quarter 2023 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA decreased compared to the prior year primarily reflecting lower NYMEX-based rates in the Barnett partially offset by benefits from the DJ Basin Acquisitions. Full-year Modified and Adjusted EBITDA improved compared to the prior year driven by benefits from the DJ Basin and Trace Midstream Acquisitions and higher volumes at our Overland Pass joint venture. Favorable changes in operating and administrative costs were more than offset by lower processing margins reflecting a short-term gas price spike at Opal early in the year and severe weather impacts and lower service revenues reflecting lower NYMEX-based rates in the Barnett partially offset by favorable changes in realized gains on natural gas hedges and higher Haynesville volumes.

Gas & NGL Marketing Services
Fourth-quarter 2023 Modified EBITDA improved from the prior year primarily reflecting a $142 million net favorable change in unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives partially offset by lower gas marketing margins reflecting the absence of favorable severe winter weather impacts in the prior year. Full-year 2023 Modified EBITDA improved from the prior year primarily reflecting a $933 million net favorable change in unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives and higher commodity marketing margins reflecting reduced levels of inventory write-downs partially offset by the previously discussed lower gas marketing margins. The unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.

Other
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Fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 Modified EBITDA increased compared to the prior year primarily reflecting the $534 million gain from the net cash received from the favorable resolution of our litigation with Energy Transfer, partially offset by lower results from our upstream business driven by lower prices, partially offset by higher production volumes. The full-year comparison also reflects a $24 million unfavorable change in unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives. Adjusted EBITDA for both comparative periods was lower and excludes the favorable litigation gain and the effects of changes in unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives.

Financial Guidance
The company expects 2024 Adjusted EBITDA between $6.8 billion and $7.1 billion. The company also expects 2024 growth capex between $1.45 billion and $1.75 billion and maintenance capex between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion, which includes capital of $350 million based on midpoint for emissions reduction and modernization initiatives. For 2025, the company expects Adjusted EBITDA between $7.2 billion and $7.6 billion with growth capex between $1.65 billion and $1.95 billion and maintenance capex between $750 million and $850 million, which includes capital of $100 million based on midpoint for emissions reduction and modernization initiatives. Williams anticipates a leverage ratio midpoint for 2024 of 3.85x and has increased the dividend by 6.1% on an annualized basis to $1.90 in 2024 from $1.79 in 2023.

Williams 2024 Analyst Day Scheduled for Today, Materials to be Posted Shortly
Williams is hosting its 2024 Analyst Day event this morning, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time). In addition to discussing 2023 results, Williams' management will give in-depth presentations covering the company's natural gas infrastructure strategy designed to meet growing clean energy demands. These presentations will highlight the company’s efficient operations, disciplined project execution, strong financial position and financial guidance. Presentation slides and earnings materials will be accessible on the Williams’ Investor Relations website shortly.

Participants who wish to view the live presentation can access the webcast here: https://wmb.link/73f

A replay of the 2024 Analyst Day webcast will also be available on the website for at least 90 days following the event.

About Williams
Williams (NYSE: WMB) is a trusted energy industry leader committed to safely, reliably, and responsibly meeting growing energy demand. We use our 33,000-mile pipeline infrastructure to move a third of the nation’s natural gas to where it's needed most, supplying the energy used to heat our homes, cook our food and generate low-carbon electricity. For over a century, we’ve been driven by a passion for doing things the right way. Today, our team of problem solvers is leading the charge into the clean energy future – by powering the global economy while delivering immediate emissions reductions within our natural gas network and investing in new energy technologies. Learn more at www.williams.com.
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The Williams Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(Millions, except per-share amounts)
Revenues:
Service revenues$7,026 $6,536 $6,001 
Service revenues – commodity consideration146 260 238 
Product sales2,779 4,556 4,536 
Net gain (loss) from commodity derivatives
956 (387)(148)
Total revenues10,907 10,965 10,627 
Costs and expenses:
Product costs1,884 3,369 3,931 
Net processing commodity expenses151 88 101 
Operating and maintenance expenses1,984 1,817 1,548 
Depreciation and amortization expenses2,071 2,009 1,842 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses665 636 558 
Gain on sale of business
(129)— — 
Other (income) expense – net(30)28 16 
Total costs and expenses6,596 7,947 7,996 
Operating income (loss)4,311 3,018 2,631 
Equity earnings (losses)589 637 608 
Other investing income (loss) – net108 16 
Interest expense(1,236)(1,147)(1,179)
Net gain from Energy Transfer litigation judgment
534 — — 
Other income (expense) – net99 18 
Income (loss) before income taxes4,405 2,542 2,073 
Less: Provision (benefit) for income taxes1,005 425 511 
Income (loss) from continuing operations3,400 2,117 1,562 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(97)— — 
Net income (loss)3,303 2,117 1,562 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests124 68 45 
Net income (loss) attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc.3,179 2,049 1,517 
Less: Preferred stock dividends
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$3,176 $2,046 $1,514 
Amounts attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$3,273 $2,046 $1,514 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(97)— — 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
$3,176 $2,046 $1,514 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$2.69 $1.68 $1.25 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(.08)— — 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$2.61 $1.68 $1.25 
Weighted-average shares (thousands)1,217,784 1,218,362 1,215,221 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$2.68 $1.67 $1.24 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(.08)— — 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$2.60 $1.67 $1.24 
Weighted-average shares (thousands)1,222,715 1,222,672 1,218,215 

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The Williams Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)

December 31,
20232022
(Millions, except per-share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,150 $152 
Trade accounts and other receivables (net of allowance of $3 at December 31, 2023 and $6 at December 31, 2022)
1,655 2,723 
Inventories274 320 
Derivative assets239 323 
Other current assets and deferred charges195 279 
Total current assets4,513 3,797 
Investments4,637 5,065 
Property, plant, and equipment – net34,311 30,889 
Intangible assets – net of accumulated amortization7,593 7,363 
Regulatory assets, deferred charges, and other1,573 1,319 
Total assets$52,627 $48,433 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,379 $2,327 
Derivative liabilities105 316 
Accrued and other current liabilities1,284 1,270 
Commercial paper725 350 
Long-term debt due within one year2,337 627 
Total current liabilities5,830 4,890 
Long-term debt23,376 21,927 
Deferred income tax liabilities3,846 2,887 
Regulatory liabilities, deferred income, and other4,684 4,684 
Contingent liabilities and commitments
Equity:
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock ($1 par value; 30 million shares authorized at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 35,000 shares issued at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022)
35 35 
Common stock ($1 par value; 1,470 million shares authorized at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 1,256 million shares issued at December 31, 2023 and 1,253 million shares issued at December 31, 2022)
1,256 1,253 
Capital in excess of par value24,578 24,542 
Retained deficit(12,287)(13,271)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)— (24)
Treasury stock, at cost (39 million shares at December 31, 2023 and 35 million shares at December 31, 2022 of common stock)
(1,180)(1,050)
Total stockholders’ equity12,402 11,485 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries2,489 2,560 
Total equity14,891 14,045 
Total liabilities and equity$52,627 $48,433 


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The Williams Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(Millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$3,303 $2,117 $1,562 
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization2,071 2,009 1,842 
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes951 431 509 
Equity (earnings) losses(589)(637)(608)
Distributions from equity-method investees796 865 757 
Net unrealized (gain) loss from commodity derivative instruments(660)249 109 
Gain on sale of business(129)— — 
Inventory write-downs30 161 15 
Amortization of stock-based awards77 73 81 
Cash provided (used) by changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable1,089 (733)(545)
Inventories13 (110)(139)
Other current assets and deferred charges60 (33)(63)
Accounts payable(892)410 643 
Accrued and other current liabilities(19)209 58 
Changes in current and noncurrent commodity derivative assets and liabilities200 94 (277)
Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities(246)(216)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities6,055 4,889 3,945 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper – net372 345 — 
Proceeds from long-term debt2,755 1,755 2,155 
Payments of long-term debt(634)(2,876)(894)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock54 
Purchases of treasury stock(130)(9)— 
Common dividends paid(2,179)(2,071)(1,992)
Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests(213)(204)(187)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests18 18 
Payments for debt issuance costs(23)(17)(26)
Other – net(21)(37)(16)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities(49)(3,042)(942)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant, and equipment:
Capital expenditures (1)(2,633)(2,253)(1,239)
Dispositions - net(51)(30)(8)
Proceeds from sale of business346 — — 
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired(1,568)(933)(151)
Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments(141)(166)(115)
Other – net39 48 
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities(4,008)(3,375)(1,465)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1,998 (1,528)1,538 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year152 1,680 142 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$2,150 $152 $1,680 
_________
(1)  Increases to property, plant, and equipment$(2,564)$(2,394)$(1,305)
Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities(69)141 66 
Capital expenditures$(2,633)$(2,253)$(1,239)
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Transmission & Gulf of Mexico
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Regulated interstate natural gas transportation, storage, and other revenues (1)
$730 $717 $734 $758 $2,939 $774 $786 $794 $822 $3,176 
Gathering, processing, storage and transportation revenues82 84 99 100 365 100 104 114 100 418 
Other fee revenues (1)
21 23 
Commodity margins15 11 10 43 10 33 
Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments— — (1)— — — — — — 
Operating and administrative costs (1)
(202)(227)(238)(239)(906)(254)(254)(257)(270)(1,035)
Other segment income (expenses) - net (1)
19 17 (22)19 26 31 36 26 119 
Gain on sale of business— — — — — — — 130 (1)129 
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
48 45 50 50 193 53 48 52 52 205 
Modified EBITDA697 652 638 687 2,674 715 731 881 741 3,068 
Adjustments— — 33 13 46 13 17 (127)11 (86)
Adjusted EBITDA$697 $652 $671 $700 $2,720 $728 $748 $754 $752 $2,982 
Statistics for Operated Assets
Natural Gas Transmission (2)
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line
Avg. daily transportation volumes (MMdth)15.0 13.5 14.7 14.2 14.4 14.3 13.2 14.0 14.0 13.9 
Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (MMdth) 19.3 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.2 19.5 19.4 19.4 19.3 19.4 
Northwest Pipeline LLC
Avg. daily transportation volumes (MMdth)2.8 2.1 2.0 2.9 2.5 3.1 2.3 2.3 2.8 2.6 
Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (MMdth) 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 
MountainWest (3)
Avg. daily transportation volumes (MMdth)— — — — — 4.2 3.2 3.8 4.2 3.9 
Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (MMdth)— — — — — 7.8 7.5 7.5 7.9 7.7 
Gulfstream - Non-consolidated
Avg. daily transportation volumes (MMdth)0.9 1.3 1.4 1.1 1.3 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.1 1.2 
Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (MMdth) 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 
Gathering, Processing, and Crude Oil Transportation
Consolidated (4)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d) 0.30 0.28 0.29 0.28 0.29 0.28 0.23 0.27 0.27 0.26 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d) 0.48 0.46 0.49 0.46 0.47 0.43 0.40 0.46 0.46 0.44 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)31 31 26 26 28 28 24 28 26 27 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)
Crude oil transportation volumes (Mbbls/d)110 124 125 118 119 119 111 134 130 123 
Non-consolidated (5)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d) 0.39 0.37 0.41 0.42 0.40 0.36 0.30 0.36 0.33 0.34 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d) 0.38 0.37 0.41 0.42 0.40 0.36 0.30 0.36 0.33 0.34 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)28 26 29 29 28 28 21 30 28 27 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)10 
(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for tracked or reimbursable charges.
(2) Tbtu converted to MMdth at one trillion British thermal units = one million dekatherms.
(3) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with the MountainWest Acquisition transmission assets after the purchase on February 14, 2023, including 100% of the volumes associated with the operated equity-method investment White River Hub, LLC. Average volumes were calculated over the period owned.
(4) Excludes volumes associated with equity-method investments that are not consolidated in our results.
(5) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investments, including Discovery Producer Services.
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Northeast G&P
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Gathering, processing, transportation, and fractionation revenues$323 $350 $354 $368 $1,395 $391 $431 $417 $411 $1,650 
Other fee revenues (1)
27 27 27 46 127 32 27 27 28 114 
Commodity margins— 10 (1)12 
Operating and administrative costs (1)
(85)(102)(101)(97)(385)(101)(101)(115)(107)(424)
Other segment income (expenses) - net(3)— (1)(1)(5)— — (1)(9)(10)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments150 174 182 148 654 143 159 119 153 574 
Modified EBITDA418 450 464 464 1,796 470 515 454 477 1,916 
Adjustments— — — — — — — 31 39 
Adjusted EBITDA$418 $450 $464 $464 $1,796 $470 $515 $485 $485 $1,955 
Statistics for Operated Assets
Gathering and Processing
Consolidated (2)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)4.03 4.19 4.22 4.31 4.19 4.42 4.61 4.41 4.37 4.45 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)1.46 1.70 1.74 1.70 1.65 1.92 1.79 1.93 1.93 1.89 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)110 118 125 127 120 144 135 144 133 139 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)— 
Non-consolidated (3)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)6.62 6.76 6.58 6.48 6.61 6.97 7.03 6.83 6.85 6.92 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)0.66 0.76 0.66 0.77 0.71 0.77 0.93 0.99 1.01 0.93 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)50 53 45 56 51 54 64 71 69 65 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)
(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for reimbursable charges.
(2) Includes volumes associated with Susquehanna Supply Hub, the Northeast JV, and Utica Supply Hub, all of which are consolidated.
(3) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investments, including the Laurel Mountain Midstream partnership and Blue Racer Midstream which we operate effective January 1, 2024; and the Bradford Supply Hub and the Marcellus South Supply Hub within the Appalachia Midstream Services partnership.

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West
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear 1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Net gathering, processing, transportation, storage, and fractionation revenues$317 $360 $397 $401 $1,475 $382 $373 $371 $397 $1,523 
Other fee revenues (1)
23 24 
Commodity margins23 25 27 27 102 (24)18 21 19 34 
Operating and administrative costs (1)
(112)(133)(128)(133)(506)(115)(122)(122)(144)(503)
Other segment income (expenses) - net(1)(1)(6)(7)(15)23 (7)(4)(14)(2)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
27 31 41 33 132 33 43 45 41 162 
Modified EBITDA260 288 337 326 1,211 304 312 315 307 1,238 
Adjustments— — — (18)— — 16 (2)
Adjusted EBITDA$260 $296 $337 $326 $1,219 $286 $312 $315 $323 $1,236 
Statistics for Operated Assets
Gathering and Processing
Consolidated (2) (4)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d) (3)
3.47 5.14 5.20 5.50 5.19 5.47 5.51 5.60 6.03 6.02 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)1.13 1.14 1.21 1.10 1.15 0.92 1.06 1.12 1.63 1.54 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)47 49 45 32 43 25 40 61 99 91 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)17 18 13 14 16 22 14 14 
Non-consolidated (5)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)0.28 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.32 0.33 0.33 — — 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d) 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.28 0.32 0.32 0.32 — — 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)31 32 34 32 33 37 38 38 — — 
NGL and Crude Oil Transportation volumes (Mbbls/d) (6)
132 162 189 151 158 161 217 244 250 218 
(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for reimbursable charges.
(2) Excludes volumes associated with equity-method investments that are not consolidated in our results.
(3) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with the Trace Acquisition gathering assets after the purchase on April 29, 2022 and the Cureton Acquisition gathering assets after the purchase on November 30, 2023. Average volumes were calculated over the period owned.
(4) Volumes associated with the RMM assets for 4th Qtr 2023 and Year 2023 are presented entirely in the Consolidated section. We acquired the remaining 50 percent of RMM on November 30, 2023.
(5) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investment Rocky Mountain Midstream through 3rd Qtr 2023.
(6) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with Overland Pass Pipeline Company (and operated equity-method investment), Rocky Mountain Midstream (see Note 4 above) as well as volumes for our consolidated Bluestem pipeline.
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Gas & NGL Marketing Services
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear 1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Commodity margins$100 $23 $39 $161 $323 $265 $(2)$38 $88 $389 
Other fee revenues— — — — 
Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments(57)(288)66 (274)333 94 24 208 659 
Operating and administrative costs(31)(23)(24)(18)(96)(32)(24)(19)(24)(99)
Other segment income (expenses) - net— (1)(1)— — — — — 
Modified EBITDA13 (282)20 209 (40)567 68 43 272 950 
Adjustments52 288 18 (60)298 (336)(84)(27)(203)(650)
Adjusted EBITDA$65 $6 $38 $149 $258 $231 $(16)$16 $69 $300 
Statistics
Product Sales Volumes
Natural Gas (Bcf/d)7.96 6.66 7.11 7.05 7.20 7.24 6.56 7.31 7.11 7.05 
NGLs (Mbbls/d)246 234 267 254 250 234 239 245 173 223 
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Other
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Service revenues$$$$$24 $$$$$16 
Net realized product sales96 142 180 184 602 120 97 127 145 489 
Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments(66)47 29 15 25 (6)(11)(1)19 
Operating and administrative costs(33)(57)(62)(59)(211)(48)(54)(58)(65)(225)
Other segment income (expenses) - net(1)— (13)(6)10 28 
Net gain from Energy Transfer litigation judgment— — — — — — — — 534 534 
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
— — — — — — (1)(1)— (2)
Modified EBITDA5 139 140 150 434 74 41 81 645 841 
Adjustments66 (47)(13)(15)(9)11 (553)(535)
Adjusted EBITDA$71 $92 $127 $135 $425 $80 $52 $82 $92 $306 
Statistics
Net Product Sales Volumes
Natural Gas (Bcf/d)0.12 0.19 0.27 0.31 0.22 0.26 0.29 0.31 0.30 0.29 
NGLs (Mbbls/d)10 
Crude Oil (Mbbls/d)
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Capital Expenditures and Investments
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Capital expenditures:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$125 $129 $637 $358 $1,249 $205 $263 $382 $521 $1,371 
Northeast G&P40 30 52 92 214 99 74 115 71 359 
West61 82 94 226 463 169 197 141 121 628 
Other65 74 58 130 327 72 76 52 75 275 
Total (1)
$291 $315 $841 $806 $2,253 $545 $610 $690 $788 $2,633 
Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$16 $26 $11 $17 $70 $$18 $$$41 
Northeast G&P32 18 28 86 31 12 52 99 
West— — — — — — — — 
Other— 10 — — — — — 
Total$56 $44 $40 $26 $166 $39 $30 $11 $61 $141 
Summary:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$141 $155 $648 $375 $1,319 $213 $281 $388 $530 $1,412 
Northeast G&P72 48 80 100 300 130 86 119 123 458 
West61 82 94 226 463 169 197 142 121 629 
Other73 74 59 131 337 72 76 52 75 275 
Total$347 $359 $881 $832 $2,419 $584 $640 $701 $849 $2,774 
Capital investments:
Increases to property, plant, and equipment$260 $382 $907 $845 $2,394 $484 $684 $792 $604 $2,564 
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired— 933 — — 933 1,056 (3)(29)544 1,568 
Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments56 44 40 26 166 39 30 11 61 141 
Purchases of other long-term investments— 11 
Total$316 $1,362 $950 $876 $3,504 $1,581 $712 $776 $1,210 $4,279 
(1) Increases to property, plant, and equipment
$260 $382 $907 $845 $2,394 $484 $684 $792 $604 $2,564 
Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities31 (67)(66)(39)(141)61 (74)(102)184 69 
Capital expenditures$291 $315 $841 $806 $2,253 $545 $610 $690 $788 $2,633 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests$$$$$18 $$15 $— $— $18 
Contributions in aid of construction$(3)$$$$12 $11 $$$$28 
Proceeds from sale of business$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $348 $(2)$346 
Proceeds from disposition of equity-method investments$— $— $$— $$— $— $— $— $— 
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Non-GAAP Measures
This news release and accompanying materials may include certain financial measures – adjusted EBITDA, adjusted income (“earnings”), adjusted earnings per share, available funds from operations and dividend coverage ratio – that are non-GAAP financial measures as defined under the rules of the SEC.

Our segment performance measure, modified EBITDA, is defined as net income (loss) before income (loss) from discontinued operations, income tax expense, net interest expense, equity earnings from equity-method investments, other net investing income, impairments of equity investments and goodwill, depreciation and amortization expense, and accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations for nonregulated operations. We also add our proportional ownership share (based on ownership interest) of modified EBITDA of equity-method investments.

Adjusted EBITDA further excludes items of income or loss that we characterize as unrepresentative of our ongoing operations. Such items are excluded from net income to determine adjusted income and adjusted earnings per share. Management believes this measure provides investors meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations.

Available funds from operations (AFFO) is defined as cash flow from operations excluding the effect of changes in working capital and certain other changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities, reduced by preferred dividends and net distributions to noncontrolling interests. AFFO may be adjusted to exclude certain items that we characterize as unrepresentative of our ongoing operations.

This news release is accompanied by a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their nearest GAAP financial measures. Management uses these financial measures because they are accepted financial indicators used by investors to compare company performance. In addition, management believes that these measures provide investors an enhanced perspective of the operating performance of assets and the cash that the business is generating.

Neither adjusted EBITDA, adjusted income, nor available funds from operations are intended to represent cash flows for the period, nor are they presented as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations. They should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for a measure of performance prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
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Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. to Non-GAAP Adjusted Income
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders$379 $400 $599 $668 $2,046 $926 $547 $654 $1,146 $3,273 
Income (loss) from continuing operations - diluted earnings (loss) per common share (1)
$.31 $.33 $.49 $.55 $1.67 $.76 $.45 $.54 $.94 $2.68 
Adjustments:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico
Loss related to Eminence storage cavern abandonments and monitoring$— $— $19 $12 $31 $— $— $— $— $— 
Regulatory liability charges associated with decrease in Transco’s estimated deferred state income tax rate— — 15 — 15 — — — — — 
Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments— — (1)— — — — — — 
MountainWest acquisition and transition-related costs— — — — — 13 17 42 
Gulf Coast Storage acquisition and transition-related costs— — — — — — — — 
Gain on sale of business— — — — — — — (130)(129)
Total Transmission & Gulf of Mexico adjustments— — 33 13 46 13 17 (127)11 (86)
Northeast G&P
Accrual for loss contingency— — — — — — — — 10 10 
Our share of accrual for loss contingency at Aux Sable Liquid
   Products LP
— — — — — — — 31 (2)29 
Total Northeast G&P adjustments— — — — — — — 31 39 
West
Trace acquisition costs— — — — — — — — 
Cureton acquisition and transition-related costs— — — — — — — — 
Gain from contract settlement— — — — — (18)— — — (18)
Impairment of assets held for sale— — — — — — — — 10 10 
Total West adjustments— — — (18)— — 16 (2)
Gas & NGL Marketing Services
Amortization of purchase accounting inventory fair value adjustment15 — — — 15 — — — — — 
Impact of volatility on NGL linefill transactions
(20)— 23 (3)10 (3)
Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments
57 288 (5)(66)274 (333)(94)(24)(208)(659)
Total Gas & NGL Marketing Services adjustments52 288 18 (60)298 (336)(84)(27)(203)(650)
Other
Regulatory liability charge associated with decrease in Transco’s estimated deferred state income tax rate— — — — — — — — 
Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments
66 (47)(29)(15)(25)11 (19)(1)
Net gain from Energy Transfer litigation judgment— — — — — — — — (534)(534)
Accrual for loss contingency— — 11 — 11 — — — — — 
Total Other adjustments66 (47)(13)(15)(9)11 (553)(535)
Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA118 249 38 (62)343 (335)(56)(122)(721)(1,234)
Adjustments below Modified EBITDA
Gain on remeasurement of RMM investment— — — — — — — — (30)(30)
Amortization of intangible assets from Sequent acquisition42 41 42 42 167 15 14 15 15 59 
Depreciation adjustment related to Eminence storage cavern abandonments— — (1)— (1)— — — — — 
42 41 41 42 166 15 14 15 (15)29 
Total adjustments160 290 79 (20)509 (320)(42)(107)(736)(1,205)
Less tax effect for above items(40)(72)(17)(124)78 10 25 178 291 
Adjustments for tax-related items (2)
— (134)(69)— (203)— — (25)— (25)
Adjusted income from continuing operations available to common stockholders$499 $484 $592 $653 $2,228 $684 $515 $547 $588 $2,334 
Adjusted income from continuing operations - diluted earnings per common share (1)
$.41 $.40 $.48 $.53 $1.82 $.56 $.42 $.45 $.48 $1.91 
Weighted-average shares - diluted (thousands)1,221,279 1,222,694 1,222,472 1,224,212 1,222,672 1,225,781 1,219,915 1,220,073 1,221,894 1,221,616 
(1) The sum of earnings per share for the quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to changes in the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.
(2) The second quarter of 2022 includes adjustments for the reversal of valuation allowance due to the expected utilization of certain deferred income tax assets and previously unrecognized tax benefits from the resolution of certain federal income tax audits. The third quarter of 2022 includes an unfavorable adjustment to reverse the net benefit primarily associated with a significant decrease in our estimated deferred state income tax rate, partially offset by an unfavorable revision to a state net operating loss carryforward. The third quarter of 2023 includes an adjustment associated with a further decrease in our estimated deferred state income tax rate.
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Reconciliation of "Net Income (Loss)" to “Modified EBITDA” and Non-GAAP “Adjusted EBITDA”
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Net income (loss)$392 $407 $621 $697 $2,117 $957 $494 $684 $1,168 $3,303 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes118 (45)96 256 425 284 175 176 370 1,005 
Interest expense286 281 291 289 1,147 294 306 314 322 1,236 
Equity (earnings) losses(136)(163)(193)(145)(637)(147)(160)(127)(155)(589)
Other investing (income) loss - net(1)(2)(1)(12)(16)(8)(13)(24)(63)(108)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
225 250 273 231 979 229 249 215 246 939 
Depreciation and amortization expenses
498 506 500 505 2,009 506 515 521 529 2,071 
Accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations for nonregulated operations
11 13 12 15 51 15 14 14 16 59 
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax— — — — — — 87 97 
Modified EBITDA$1,393 $1,247 $1,599 $1,836 $6,075 $2,130 $1,667 $1,774 $2,442 $8,013 
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$697 $652 $638 $687 $2,674 $715 $731 $881 $741 $3,068 
Northeast G&P418 450 464 464 1,796 470 515 454 477 1,916 
West260 288 337 326 1,211 304 312 315 307 1,238 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services13 (282)20 209 (40)567 68 43 272 950 
Other139 140 150 434 74 41 81 645 841 
Total Modified EBITDA$1,393 $1,247 $1,599 $1,836 $6,075 $2,130 $1,667 $1,774 $2,442 $8,013 
Adjustments (1):
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$— $— $33 $13 $46 $13 $17 $(127)$11 $(86)
Northeast G&P— — — — — — — 31 39 
West— — — (18)— — 16 (2)
Gas & NGL Marketing Services52 288 18 (60)298 (336)(84)(27)(203)(650)
Other66 (47)(13)(15)(9)11 (553)(535)
Total Adjustments$118 $249 $38 $(62)$343 $(335)$(56)$(122)$(721)$(1,234)
Adjusted EBITDA:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$697 $652 $671 $700 $2,720 $728 $748 $754 $752 $2,982 
Northeast G&P418 450 464 464 1,796 470 515 485 485 1,955 
West260 296 337 326 1,219 286 312 315 323 1,236 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services65 38 149 258 231 (16)16 69 300 
Other71 92 127 135 425 80 52 82 92 306 
Total Adjusted EBITDA$1,511 $1,496 $1,637 $1,774 $6,418 $1,795 $1,611 $1,652 $1,721 $6,779 
(1) Adjustments by segment are detailed in the "Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. to Non-GAAP Adjusted Income," which is also included in these materials.

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Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Available Funds from Operations (AFFO)
(UNAUDITED)
20222023
(Dollars in millions, except coverage ratios)
1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities$1,082 $1,098 $1,490 $1,219 $4,889 $1,514 $1,377 $1,234 $1,930 $6,055 
Exclude: Cash (provided) used by changes in:
Accounts receivable794 (125)61 733 (1,269)(154)128 206 (1,089)
Inventories, including write-downs(178)177 77 (127)(51)(45)(19)14 (43)
Other current assets and deferred charges65 (50)47 (29)33 (28)29 (65)(60)
Accounts payable138 (828)(53)333 (410)1,017 203 (148)(180)892 
Accrued and other current liabilities149 (125)(191)(42)(209)318 (246)42 (95)19 
Changes in current and noncurrent commodity derivative assets and liabilities(101)52 (37)(8)(94)(82)(37)(53)(28)(200)
Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities67 65 73 11 216 40 47 53 106 246 
Preferred dividends paid(1)— (1)(1)(3)(1)— (1)(1)(3)
Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests(37)(58)(46)(63)(204)(54)(58)(62)(39)(213)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests18 15 — — 18 
Adjustment to exclude litigation-related charges in discontinued operations— — — — — — 115 125 
Adjustment to exclude net gain from Energy Transfer litigation judgment— — — — — — — — (534)(534)
Available funds from operations$1,190 $1,130 $1,241 $1,357 $4,918 $1,445 $1,215 $1,230 $1,323 $5,213 
Common dividends paid$518 $517 $518 $518 $2,071 $546 $545 $544 $544 $2,179 
Coverage ratio:
Available funds from operations divided by Common dividends paid2.30 2.19 2.40 2.62 2.37 2.65 2.23 2.26 2.43 2.39 
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Modified EBITDA, Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Available Funds from Operations (AFFO)
2024 Guidance2025 Guidance
(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts and coverage ratio)LowMid HighLowMidHigh
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$2,094 $2,219 $2,344 $2,373 $2,523 $2,673 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes670695 720735785 835
Interest expense1,380 1,390 
Equity (earnings) losses(535)(610)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
895 990 
Depreciation and amortization expenses and accretion for asset retirement obligations associated with nonregulated operations
2,270 2,325 
Other(6)(8)
Modified EBITDA$6,768 $6,918 $7,068 $7,195 $7,395 $7,595 
EBITDA Adjustments32 
Adjusted EBITDA$6,800 $6,950 $7,100 $7,200 $7,400 $7,600 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$2,094 $2,219 $2,344 $2,373 $2,523 $2,673 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and preferred dividends115 115 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders$1,979 $2,104 $2,229 $2,258 $2,408 $2,558 
Adjustments:
Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA (1)
32 
Adjustments below Modified EBITDA (2)
29 18 
Allocation of adjustments to noncontrolling interests— — 
Total adjustments61 23 
Less tax effect for above items (15)(6)
Adjusted income from continuing operations available to common stockholders$2,025 $2,150 $2,275 $2,275 $2,425 $2,575 
Adjusted income from continuing operations - diluted earnings per common share$1.65 $1.76 $1.86 $1.85 $1.97 $2.10 
Weighted-average shares - diluted (millions)1,224 1,228 
Available Funds from Operations (AFFO):
Net cash provided by operating activities (net of changes in working capital, changes in current and noncurrent derivative assets and liabilities, and changes in other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities)$5,125 $5,250 $5,375 $5,295 $5,445 $5,595 
Preferred dividends paid(3)(3)
Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests(215)(235)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests18 18 
Available funds from operations (AFFO)$4,925 $5,050 $5,175 $5,075 $5,225 $5,375 
AFFO per common share$4.02 $4.13 $4.23 $4.13 $4.25 $4.38 
Common dividends paid$2,320 5%-7% Dividend growth
Coverage Ratio (AFFO/Common dividends paid)2.12x2.18x2.23x~2.12x
(1) Adjustments reflect transaction and transition costs of acquisitions
(2) Adjustments reflect amortization of intangible assets from Sequent acquisition

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Forward-Looking Statements
The reports, filings, and other public announcements of The Williams Companies, Inc. (Williams) may contain or incorporate by reference statements that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. Such statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act). These forward-looking statements relate to anticipated financial performance, management’s plans and objectives for future operations, business prospects, outcomes of regulatory proceedings, market conditions, and other matters. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this report that address activities, events, or developments that we expect, believe, or anticipate will exist or may occur in the future, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by various forms of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “continues,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “might,” “goals,” “objectives,” “targets,” “planned,” “potential,” “projects,” “scheduled,” “will,” “assumes,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “in-service date,” or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and include, among others, statements regarding:

Levels of dividends to Williams stockholders;

Future credit ratings of Williams and its affiliates;

Amounts and nature of future capital expenditures;

Expansion and growth of our business and operations;

Expected in-service dates for capital projects;

Financial condition and liquidity;

Business strategy;

Cash flow from operations or results of operations;

Seasonality of certain business components;

Natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil prices, supply, and demand;

Demand for our services.

Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions, uncertainties, and risks that could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this report. Many of the factors that will determine these results are beyond our ability to control or predict. Specific factors that could cause actual results to differ from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
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Availability of supplies, market demand, and volatility of prices;

Development and rate of adoption of alternative energy sources;

The impact of existing and future laws and regulations, the regulatory environment, environmental matters, and litigation, as well as our ability and the ability of other energy companies, with whom we conduct or seek to conduct business, to obtain necessary permits and approvals, and our ability to achieve favorable rate proceeding outcomes;

Our exposure to the credit risk of our customers and counterparties;

Our ability to acquire new businesses and assets and successfully integrate those operations and assets into existing businesses as well as successfully expand our facilities, and consummate asset sales on acceptable terms;

Whether we are able to successfully identify, evaluate, and timely execute our capital projects and investment opportunities;

The strength and financial resources of our competitors and the effects of competition;

The amount of cash distributions from and capital requirements of our investments and joint ventures in which we participate;

Whether we will be able to effectively execute our financing plan;

Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social, and governance practices;

The physical and financial risks associated with climate change;

The impacts of operational and developmental hazards and unforeseen interruptions;

The risks resulting from outbreaks or other public health crises;

Risks associated with weather and natural phenomena, including climate conditions and physical damage to our facilities;

Acts of terrorism, cybersecurity incidents, and related disruptions;

Our costs and funding obligations for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans;

Changes in maintenance and construction costs, as well as our ability to obtain sufficient construction-related inputs, including skilled labor;

Inflation, interest rates, and general economic conditions (including future disruptions and volatility in the global credit markets and the impact of these events on customers and suppliers);

Risks related to financing, including restrictions stemming from debt agreements, future changes in credit ratings as determined by nationally recognized credit rating agencies, and the availability and cost of capital;
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The ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other oil exporting nations to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls and the impact on domestic production;

Changes in the current geopolitical situation, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East including between Israel and Hamas and conflicts involving Iran and its proxy forces;

Changes in U.S. governmental administration and policies;

Whether we are able to pay current and expected levels of dividends;

Additional risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Given the uncertainties and risk factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, we caution investors not to unduly rely on our forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligations to, and do not intend to, update the above list or announce publicly the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.
In addition to causing our actual results to differ, the factors listed above and referred to below may cause our intentions to change from those statements of intention set forth in this report. Such changes in our intentions may also cause our results to differ. We may change our intentions, at any time and without notice, based upon changes in such factors, our assumptions, or otherwise.
Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, we caution that there are important factors, in addition to those listed above, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of those factors, see (a) Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023, (b) Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and (c) when filed with the SEC, Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.


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