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Williams Reports Third-Quarter 2019 Financial Results

October 30, 2019 4:15 PM

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2019.

Strong 3Q 2019 Results Compared with 3Q 2018

Solid Execution Delivers Strong Results; Record Fee-Based Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Gathering Volumes

CEO Perspective

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

"Our third-quarter 2019 results show why we're so confident in the long-term sustainability of our business. Even in the current challenging commodity environment, we once again delivered year-over-year growth in our key financial metrics and remain on track for our 2019 guidance. Compared to third-quarter 2018, our Net Income increased by 71% and Cash Flow From Operations rose 15% as our demand-driven, natural gas strategy continues to drive earnings and steadily growing cash flows while maintaining strong dividend coverage.

"Williams is helping meet growing clean energy demands as highlighted by our Transco Pipeline system, which recently placed our Rivervale South to Market project into service in New Jersey, received approval from FERC for the Southeastern Trail expansion project and filed application with the FERC seeking authorization for the Leidy South project. Combined with other expansion projects under construction or in various levels of permitting, we expect Transco's system-design capacity to increase from its current 17.2 million dekatherms per day to more than 18 million dekatherms per day in time for the 2020/2021 winter heating season. We also completed and commissioned several key projects in the DJ and Wamsutter basins during the quarter."

Armstrong added, "Natural gas is fundamentally important to achieving both economic development and emissions reductions goals, both in the United States and abroad. As we continue to focus on connecting the best supplies to the best markets, natural gas demand will continue to drive realized and future growth for our business. And we will continue to run our business in an environmentally responsible manner as evidenced by the fact that since 2012, we've eliminated more than half of our methane emissions from our gas processing plants and transmission compressor stations."

Williams Summary Financial Information

3Q

YTD

Amounts in millions, except ratios and per-share amounts. Per share amounts are reported on a diluted basis. Net income (loss) amounts are attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders.

2019

2018

2019

2018

GAAP Measures

Net Income

$220

$129

$724

$416

Net Income Per Share

$0.18

$0.13

$0.60

$0.46

Cash Flow From Operations

$858

$746

$2,702

$2,331

Non-GAAP Measures (1)

Adjusted EBITDA

$1,274

$1,196

$3,731

$3,441

Adjusted Income

$321

$243

$907

$545

Adjusted Income Per Share

$0.26

$0.24

$0.75

$0.61

Distributable Cash Flow

$822

$764

$2,469

$2,124

Dividend Coverage Ratio

1.78x

1.85x

1.79x

1.64x

Other

Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA at Quarter End (2)

4.47x

4.65x

Capital Investments (3)(4)

$849

$1,330

$2,068

$3,285

(1)

Schedules reconciling adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and 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)

Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio 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 includes increases to property, plant, and equipment, purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired, and purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments.

(4)

YTD 2019 excludes $728 million (net of cash acquired) for the purchase of the remaining 38% of UEO as this amount was provided for at the close of the new Northeast JV by our JV partners, CPPIB, in June 2019.

GAAP Measures

Non-GAAP Measures

Business Segment Results & Form 10-Q

Williams' operations are comprised of the following reportable segments: Atlantic-Gulf, West, Northeast G&P and Other. For additional information, please see the company's third-quarter 2019, Form 10-Q, which Williams expects to file this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Once filed, the document will be on the SEC and Williams websites.

Quarter-To-Date

Year-To-Date

Amounts in millions

Modified EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

Modified EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

3Q 2019

3Q 2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Atlantic-Gulf

$599

$492

$107

$611

$480

$131

$1,683

$1,418

$265

$1,730

$1,402

$328

West

311

412

(101

)

313

424

(111

)

921

1,214

(293

)

1,015

1,219

(204

)

Northeast G&P

345

281

64

343

281

62

947

786

161

964

786

178

Other

(2

)

6

(8

)

7

11

(4

)

1

(49

)

50

22

34

(12

)

Totals

$1,253

$1,191

$62

$1,274

$1,196

$78

$3,552

$3,369

$183

$3,731

$3,441

$290

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.

Atlantic-Gulf

West

Northeast G&P

Williams' Third-Quarter 2019 Materials to be Posted Shortly; Q&A Webcast Scheduled for Tomorrow

Williams' third-quarter 2019 earnings presentation will be posted at www.williams.com. The company’s third-quarter 2019 earnings conference call and webcast with analysts and investors is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 a.m. Central Time). A limited number of phone lines will be available at (800) 367-2403. International callers should dial (334) 777-6978. The conference ID is 1823519. A webcast link to the conference call is available at www.williams.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for at least 90 days following the event.

Williams' Analyst Day Set for Dec. 5

Williams is scheduled to host its 2019 Analyst Day event Dec. 5, 2019. During the event, Williams' management will give in-depth presentations covering all of the company's energy infrastructure businesses. This year's Analyst Day meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time (7:15 a.m. Central Time) and run approximately four hours. Presentation slides along with a link to the live video webcast will be accessible at www.williams.com the morning of Dec. 5. A replay of the 2019 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 premier provider of large-scale infrastructure connecting U.S. natural gas and natural gas products to growing demand for cleaner fuel and feedstocks. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Williams is an industry-leading, investment grade C-Corp with operations across the natural gas value chain including gathering, processing, interstate transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids. With major positions in top U.S. supply basins, Williams owns and operates more than 30,000 miles of pipelines system wide – including Transco, the nation’s largest volume and fastest growing pipeline – providing natural gas for clean-power generation, heating and industrial use. Williams’ operations handle approximately 30% of U.S. natural gas. www.williams.com

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2019

2018

2019

2018

(Millions, except per-share amounts)

Revenues:

Service revenues

$

1,495

$

1,371

$

4,424

$

4,062

Service revenues – commodity consideration

38

121

158

316

Product sales

466

811

1,512

2,104

Total revenues

1,999

2,303

6,094

6,482

Costs and expenses:

Product costs

434

790

1,442

2,039

Processing commodity expenses

19

30

83

91

Operating and maintenance expenses

364

389

1,091

1,134

Depreciation and amortization expenses

435

425

1,275

1,290

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

130

174

410

436

Impairment of certain assets

76

66

Other (income) expense – net

(11

)

(6

)

30

24

Total costs and expenses

1,371

1,802

4,407

5,080

Operating income (loss)

628

501

1,687

1,402

Equity earnings (losses)

93

105

260

279

Other investing income (loss) – net

(107

)

2

(54

)

74

Interest incurred

(303

)

(286

)

(915

)

(856

)

Interest capitalized

7

16

27

38

Other income (expense) – net

1

52

19

99

Income (loss) before income taxes

319

390

1,024

1,036

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

77

190

244

297

Net income (loss)

242

200

780

739

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

21

71

54

323

Net income (loss) attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc.

221

129

726

416

Preferred stock dividends

1

2

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

$

220

$

129

$

724

$

416

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

Net income (loss)

$

.18

$

.13

$

.60

$

.47

Weighted-average shares (thousands)

1,212,270

1,023,587

1,211,938

893,706

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

Net income (loss)

$

.18

$

.13

$

.60

$

.46

Weighted-average shares (thousands)

1,214,165

1,026,504

1,213,943

896,322

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Unaudited)

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

(Millions, except per-share amounts)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

247

$

168

Trade accounts and other receivables (net of allowance of $6 at September 30, 2019 and $9 at December 31, 2018)

875

992

Inventories

129

130

Other current assets and deferred charges

183

174

Total current assets

1,434

1,464

Investments

6,228

7,821

Property, plant, and equipment

41,647

38,661

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(12,034

)

(11,157

)

Property, plant, and equipment – net

29,613

27,504

Intangible assets – net of accumulated amortization

8,041

7,767

Regulatory assets, deferred charges, and other

965

746

Total assets

$

46,281

$

45,302

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

602

$

662

Accrued liabilities

1,184

1,102

Long-term debt due within one year

1,538

47

Total current liabilities

3,324

1,811

Long-term debt

20,719

22,367

Deferred income tax liabilities

1,651

1,524

Regulatory liabilities, deferred income, and other

3,728

3,603

Contingent liabilities

Equity:

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

35

35

Common stock ($1 par value; 1,470 million shares authorized at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018; 1,247 million shares issued at September 30, 2019 and 1,245 million shares issued at December 31, 2018)

1,247

1,245

Capital in excess of par value

24,310

24,693

Retained deficit

(10,664

)

(10,002

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(266

)

(270

)

Treasury stock, at cost (35 million shares of common stock)

(1,041

)

(1,041

)

Total stockholders’ equity

13,621

14,660

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

3,238

1,337

Total equity

16,859

15,997

Total liabilities and equity

$

46,281

$

45,302

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2019

2018

(Millions)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

780

$

739

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

1,275

1,290

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes

268

351

Equity (earnings) losses

(260

)

(279

)

Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates

458

507

Net (gain) loss on disposition of equity-method investments

(122

)

Impairment of equity-method investments

186

(Gain) loss on deconsolidation of businesses

2

(62

)

Impairment of and net (gain) loss on sale of certain assets

76

64

Amortization of stock-based awards

44

43

Cash provided (used) by changes in current assets and liabilities:

Accounts and notes receivable

159

75

Inventories

7

(39

)

Other current assets and deferred charges

(10

)

(44

)

Accounts payable

(76

)

(76

)

Accrued liabilities

76

(62

)

Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities

(161

)

(176

)

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

2,702

2,331

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper – net

(4

)

821

Proceeds from long-term debt

736

3,745

Payments of long-term debt

(904

)

(3,201

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

10

15

Proceeds from sale of partial interest in consolidated subsidiary

1,330

Common dividends paid

(1,382

)

(974

)

Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

(86

)

(552

)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

32

13

Payments for debt issuance costs

(26

)

Other – net

(11

)

(46

)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

(279

)

(205

)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Property, plant, and equipment:

Capital expenditures (1)

(1,705

)

(2,659

)

Dispositions – net

(32

)

(2

)

Contributions in aid of construction

25

395

Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired

(728

)

Proceeds from dispositions of equity-method investments

485

Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments

(361

)

(803

)

Other – net

(28

)

86

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

(2,344

)

(2,983

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

79

(857

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

168

899

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

247

$

42

_____________

(1) Increases to property, plant, and equipment

$

(1,707

)

$

(2,482

)

Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2

(177

)

Capital expenditures

$

(1,705

)

$

(2,659

)

Atlantic-Gulf

(UNAUDITED)

2018

2019

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

Revenues:

Service revenues:

Nonregulated gathering & processing fee-based revenue

$

138

$

128

$

138

$

137

$

541

$

128

$

119

$

117

$

364

Regulated transportation revenue

413

406

411

508

1,738

517

514

549

1,580

Other fee revenues

32

34

34

34

134

34

40

32

106

Tracked service revenue

26

22

24

24

96

30

25

33

88

Nonregulated commodity consideration

15

12

18

14

59

13

13

7

33

Product sales:

NGL sales from gas processing

15

10

16

15

56

12

12

6

30

Marketing sales

45

57

67

53

222

40

32

23

95

Other sales

1

1

1

3

2

1

1

4

Tracked product sales

32

37

47

38

154

28

23

46

97

Total revenues

717

707

756

823

3,003

804

779

814

2,397

Segment costs and expenses:

NGL cost of goods sold

15

12

19

14

60

13

14

6

33

Marketing cost of goods sold

44

56

67

53

220

41

28

23

92

Other cost of goods sold

2

2

Tracked cost of goods sold

33

38

48

39

158

28

25

46

99

Processing commodity expenses

5

2

3

6

16

5

5

2

12

Operating and administrative costs

177

181

181

197

736

168

198

176

542

Tracked operating and administrative costs

26

22

24

23

95

30

25

32

87

Other segment costs and expenses

(2

)

(15

)

(29

)

14

(32

)

1

2

(26

)

(23

)

Gain on sale of certain assets

(81

)

(81

)

Regulatory charges resulting from Tax Reform

11

(20

)

(9

)

Total segment costs and expenses

309

276

313

265

1,163

286

299

259

844

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

43

44

49

47

183

42

44

44

130

Modified EBITDA

451

475

492

605

2,023

560

524

599

1,683

Adjustments

15

(19

)

(12

)

(76

)

(92

)

35

12

47

Adjusted EBITDA

$

466

$

456

$

480

$

529

$

1,931

$

560

$

559

$

611

$

1,730

NGL Margin

$

10

$

8

$

12

$

9

$

39

$

7

$

6

$

5

$

18

Statistics for Operated Assets

Gathering, Processing, and Crude Oil Transportation

Gathering volumes (Bcf per day) - Consolidated (1)

0.29

0.23

0.26

0.24

0.26

0.25

0.25

0.22

0.24

Gathering volumes (Bcf per day) - Non-consolidated (2)

0.24

0.25

0.25

0.31

0.26

0.35

0.38

0.36

0.36

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf per day) - Consolidated (1)

0.54

0.43

0.51

0.53

0.50

0.53

0.55

0.50

0.52

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf per day) - Non-consolidated (2)

0.24

0.25

0.25

0.32

0.27

0.35

0.39

0.36

0.36

Crude transportation volumes (Mbbls/d)

142

132

147

140

140

146

136

128

137

Consolidated (1)

Ethane margin ($/gallon)

$

.03

$

.16

$

.24

$

.14

$

.14

$

.10

$

.02

$

.01

$

.05

Non-ethane margin ($/gallon)

$

.66

$

.74

$

.76

$

.58

$

.68

$

.48

$

.28

$

.35

$

.35

NGL margin ($/gallon)

$

.40

$

.48

$

.51

$

.36

$

.43

$

.26

$

.17

$

.22

$

.21

Ethane equity sales (Mbbls/d)

2.82

1.91

3.05

2.98

2.69

4.16

4.11

1.85

3.36

Non-ethane equity sales (Mbbls/d)

3.87

2.35

3.14

3.21

3.14

3.28

5.34

3.15

3.92

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

6.69

4.26

6.19

6.19

5.83

7.44

9.45

5.00

7.28

Ethane production (Mbbls/d)

12

12

15

16

14

17

14

9

13

Non-ethane production (Mbbls/d)

19

17

18

19

18

19

19

18

19

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

31

29

33

35

32

36

33

27

32

Non-consolidated (2)

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

3

5

4

5

4

7

8

6

7

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

18

20

20

23

20

24

27

24

25

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line

Throughput (Tbtu)

1,099.9

965.5

1,092.3

1,150.9

4,308.5

1,183.9

1,109.4

1,216.2

3,509.5

Avg. daily transportation volumes (Tbtu)

12.2

10.6

11.9

12.5

11.8

13.2

12.2

13.2

12.9

Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (Tbtu)

15.4

15.0

15.0

16.4

15.5

17.1

17.0

17.3

17.1

(1) Excludes volumes associated with equity-method investments that are not consolidated in our results.

(2) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investments.

West

(UNAUDITED)

2018

2019

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

Revenues:

Service revenues:

Nonregulated gathering & processing fee-based revenue

$

386

$

398

$

387

$

335

$

1,506

$

319

$

331

$

282

$

932

Regulated transportation revenue

109

104

106

110

429

110

104

107

321

Other fee revenues

36

32

40

41

149

44

42

44

130

Nonregulated commodity consideration

82

78

97

64

321

46

40

30

116

Tracked service revenues

1

1

1

1

Product sales:

NGL sales from gas processing

85

76

90

71

322

48

41

31

120

Marketing sales

419

465

615

571

2,070

426

389

352

1,167

Other sales

10

9

16

3

38

1

1

2

4

Tracked product sales

16

10

11

(19

)

18

4

3

4

11

Total revenues

1,143

1,173

1,362

1,176

4,854

998

952

852

2,802

Segment costs and expenses:

NGL cost of goods sold

85

81

101

66

333

49

41

32

122

Marketing cost of goods sold

418

458

605

587

2,068

421

389

354

1,164

Other cost of goods sold

7

8

12

2

29

2

3

(9

)

(4

)

Tracked cost of goods sold

16

10

12

(20

)

18

3

4

5

12

Processing commodity expenses

30

20

26

40

116

31

19

13

63

Operating and administrative costs

193

215

200

166

774

166

180

166

512

Tracked operating and administrative costs

1

1

1

1

Other segment costs and expenses

6

10

19

15

50

6

1

9

16

Impairment of certain assets

1,849

1,849

12

64

76

Gain on sale of certain assets

(591

)

(591

)

2

2

Regulatory charges resulting from Tax Reform

(7

)

(7

)

Total segment costs and expenses

748

803

975

2,114

4,640

692

702

570

1,964

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

18

19

25

32

94

26

28

29

83

Modified EBITDA

413

389

412

(906

)

308

332

278

311

921

Adjustments

(7

)

12

1,264

1,269

14

78

2

94

Adjusted EBITDA

$

406

$

389

$

424

$

358

$

1,577

$

346

$

356

$

313

$

1,015

NGL margin

$

52

$

53

$

60

$

29

$

194

$

14

$

21

$

16

$

51

Statistics for Operated Assets

Gathering and Processing

Gathering volumes (Bcf per day) - Consolidated (1)

4.58

4.60

4.48

3.44

4.27

3.42

3.53

3.62

3.52

Gathering volumes (Bcf per day) - Non-consolidated (2)

0.15

0.16

0.08

0.17

0.15

0.21

0.18

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf per day) - Consolidated (1)

2.16

2.12

2.11

1.65

2.01

1.41

1.52

1.56

1.49

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf per day) - Non-consolidated (2)

0.14

0.17

0.08

0.17

0.14

0.21

0.11

Ethane equity sales (Mbbls/d)

19.01

10.23

12.19

16.40

14.44

14.63

14.59

3.32

10.80

Non-ethane equity sales (Mbbls/d)

19.83

18.80

19.48

14.40

18.12

12.59

13.54

14.02

13.39

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

38.84

29.03

31.67

30.80

32.56

27.22

28.13

17.34

24.19

Ethane margin ($/gallon)

$

.01

$

.07

$

.18

$

.02

$

.06

$

(.03

)

$

(.03

)

$

(.06

)

$

(.03

)

Non-ethane margin ($/gallon)

$

.69

$

.71

$

.69

$

.49

$

.65

$

.34

$

.42

$

.32

$

.36

NGL margin ($/gallon)

$

.35

$

.48

$

.49

$

.24

$

.39

$

.14

$

.19

$

.25

$

.19

Ethane production (Mbbls/d)

31

26

28

29

28

29

22

9

20

Non-ethane production (Mbbls/d) - Consolidated (1)

62

61

59

41

55

33

37

39

36

Non-ethane production (Mbbls/d) - Jackalope equity-method investment - 100%

5

5

3

6

1

2

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

93

87

92

75

86

68

60

48

58

NGL and Crude Transportation volumes (Mbbls) (3)

21,263

21,334

22,105

23,049

87,751

22,848

24,465

22,972

70,285

Northwest Pipeline LLC

Throughput (Tbtu)

226.1

188.1

193.5

212.3

820.0

243.5

184.6

179.2

607.3

Avg. daily transportation volumes (Tbtu)

2.5

2.1

2.1

2.3

2.2

2.7

2.0

1.9

2.2

Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (Tbtu)

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.0

3.0

3.0

(1) Excludes volumes associated with equity-method investments that are not consolidated in our results.

(2) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investments, including the Jackalope Gas Gathering System and Rocky Mountain Midstream.

(3) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investments, including the Overland Pass Pipeline Company and Rocky Mountain Midstream.

Northeast G&P

(UNAUDITED)

2018

2019

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

Revenues:

Service revenues:

Nonregulated gathering and processing fee-based revenue

$

189

$

196

$

211

$

226

$

822

$

230

$

267

$

284

$

781

Other fee revenues

39

36

36

43

154

46

63

69

178

Nonregulated commodity consideration

4

4

6

6

20

5

3

1

9

Product sales:

NGL sales from gas processing

4

5

6

5

20

5

3

8

Marketing sales

89

65

57

35

246

37

28

26

91

Tracked product sales

5

5

6

5

21

5

6

4

15

Total revenues

330

311

322

320

1,283

328

370

384

1,082

Segment costs and expenses:

NGL cost of goods sold

4

5

6

5

20

5

3

8

Marketing cost of goods sold

90

65

57

36

248

37

29

26

92

Processing commodity expenses

2

2

3

2

9

3

2

1

6

Operating and administrative costs

85

91

96

108

380

97

130

120

347

Other segment costs and expenses

2

1

4

5

12

4

(3

)

1

Tracked cost of goods sold

5

7

6

3

21

5

6

3

14

Total segment costs and expenses

188

171

172

159

690

151

170

147

468

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

108

115

131

139

493

122

103

108

333

Modified EBITDA

250

255

281

300

1,086

299

303

345

947

Adjustments

4

4

3

16

(2

)

17

Adjusted EBITDA

$

250

$

255

$

281

$

304

$

1,090

$

302

$

319

$

343

$

964

NGL margin

$

2

$

2

$

3

$

4

$

11

$

2

$

1

$

$

3

Statistics for Operated Assets

Gathering and Processing

Gathering volumes (Bcf per day) - Consolidated (1)

3.38

3.45

3.67

4.02

3.63

4.05

4.16

4.33

4.18

Gathering volumes (Bcf per day) - Non-consolidated (2)

3.82

3.59

3.73

3.89

3.76

4.27

4.08

4.35

4.23

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf per day)

0.49

0.55

0.52

0.52

0.52

0.63

1.04

1.16

0.94

Ethane equity sales (Mbbls/d)

1.33

3.17

2.74

2.80

2.52

2.73

1.83

1.94

2.16

Non-ethane equity sales (Mbbls/d)

0.79

1.09

1.49

1.28

1.16

1.21

1.09

0.67

0.99

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

2.12

4.26

4.23

4.08

3.68

3.94

2.92

2.61

3.15

Ethane production (Mbbls/d)

23

27

26

20

24

22

24

24

23

Non-ethane production (Mbbls/d)

21

21

23

22

22

22

34

54

37

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

44

48

49

42

46

44

58

78

60

(1) Includes gathering volumes associated with Susquehanna Supply Hub, the Northeast JV, and Utica Supply Hub, all of which are consolidated.

(2) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investments, including the Laurel Mountain Midstream partnership; and the Bradford Supply Hub and a portion of the Marcellus South Supply Hub within the Appalachia Midstream Services partnership. Volumes handled by Blue Racer Midstream (gathering and processing), which we do not operate, are not included.

Capital Expenditures and Investments

(UNAUDITED)

2018

2019

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

Capital expenditures:

Northeast G&P

$

114

$

104

$

114

$

139

$

471

$

152

$

177

$

131

$

460

Atlantic-Gulf

764

746

549

359

2,418

193

234

497

924

West

69

74

96

93

332

69

80

153

302

Other

10

9

10

6

35

8

6

5

19

Total (1)

$

957

$

933

$

769

$

597

$

3,256

$

422

$

497

$

786

$

1,705

Purchases of investments:

Northeast G&P

$

20

$

70

$

114

$

58

$

262

$

47

$

61

$

34

$

142

Atlantic-Gulf

1

5

6

12

3

15

West

593

271

864

52

70

82

204

Total

$

21

$

70

$

712

$

329

$

1,132

$

99

$

143

$

119

$

361

Summary:

Northeast G&P

$

134

$

174

$

228

$

197

$

733

$

199

$

238

$

165

$

602

Atlantic-Gulf

765

746

554

359

2,424

193

246

500

939

West

69

74

689

364

1,196

121

150

235

506

Other

10

9

10

6

35

8

6

5

19

Total

$

978

$

1,003

$

1,481

$

926

$

4,388

$

521

$

640

$

905

$

2,066

Capital investments:

Increases to property, plant, and equipment

$

934

$

930

$

618

$

539

$

3,021

$

418

$

559

$

730

$

1,707

Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired

727

1

728

Purchases of investments

21

70

712

329

1,132

99

143

119

361

Total

$

955

$

1,000

$

1,330

$

868

$

4,153

$

1,244

$

702

$

850

$

2,796

(1) Increases to property, plant, and equipment

$

934

$

930

$

618

$

539

$

3,021

$

418

$

559

$

730

$

1,707

Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities

23

3

151

58

235

4

(62

)

56

(2

)

Capital expenditures

$

957

$

933

$

769

$

597

$

3,256

$

422

$

497

$

786

$

1,705

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

$

3

$

8

$

2

$

2

$

15

$

4

$

28

$

$

32

Contributions in aid of construction

$

190

$

149

$

56

$

16

$

411

$

10

$

8

$

7

$

25

Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash divested

$

$

$

$

1,296

$

1,296

$

(2

)

$

$

$

(2

)

Proceeds from sale of partial interest in consolidated subsidiary

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,330

$

$

1,330

Proceeds from disposition of equity-method investments

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

485

$

$

485

Non-GAAP Measures

This news release and accompanying materials may include certain financial measures – Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted income (“earnings”), adjusted earnings per share, distributable cash flow 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. Management believes this measure provides investors meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations.

Distributable cash flow is defined as Adjusted EBITDA less maintenance capital expenditures, cash portion of net interest expense, income attributable to or dividends/ distributions paid to noncontrolling interests and cash income taxes, and certain other adjustments that management believes affects the comparability of results. Adjustments for maintenance capital expenditures and cash portion of interest expense include our proportionate share of these items of our equity-method investments. We also calculate the ratio of distributable cash flow to the total cash dividends paid (dividend coverage ratio). This measure reflects Williams’ distributable cash flow relative to its actual cash dividends paid.

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 distributable cash flow 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.

Reconciliation of Income (Loss) Attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. to Adjusted Income

(UNAUDITED)

2018

2019

(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

Income (loss) attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders

$

152

$

135

$

129

$

(572

)

$

(156

)

$

194

$

310

$

220

$

724

Income (loss) - diluted earnings (loss) per common share (1)

$

.18

$

.16

$

.13

$

(.47

)

$

(.16

)

$

.16

$

.26

$

.18

$

.60

Adjustments:

Northeast G&P

Expenses associated with new venture

$

$

$

$

$

$

3

$

6

$

1

$

10

Settlement charge from pension early payout program

4

4

Severance and related costs

10

(3

)

7

Total Northeast G&P adjustments

4

4

3

16

(2

)

17

Atlantic-Gulf

Constitution Pipeline project development costs

2

1

1

4

1

1

2

Settlement charge from pension early payout program

7

7

Regulatory adjustments resulting from Tax Reform

11

(20

)

(9

)

Benefit of regulatory asset associated with increase in Transco’s estimated deferred state income tax rate following WPZ Merger

(3

)

(3

)

Share of regulatory charges resulting from Tax Reform for equity-method investments

2

2

Reversal of expenditures capitalized in prior years

15

15

Gain on sale of certain Gulf Coast pipeline assets

(81

)

(81

)

Gain on asset retirement

(10

)

(2

)

(12

)

Severance and related costs

19

11

30

Total Atlantic-Gulf adjustments

15

(19

)

(12

)

(76

)

(92

)

35

12

47

West

Impairment of certain assets

1,849

1,849

12

64

76

Settlement charge from pension early payout program

6

6

Regulatory adjustments resulting from Tax Reform

(7

)

(7

)

Charge for regulatory liability associated with the decrease in Northwest Pipeline’s estimated deferred state income tax rates following WPZ Merger

12

12

Gain on sale of Four Corners assets

(591

)

(591

)

2

2

Severance and related costs

14

2

16

Total West adjustments

(7

)

12

1,264

1,269

14

78

2

94

Other

Loss on early retirement of debt

7

7

Impairment of certain assets

66

66

Settlement charge from pension early payout program

5

5

Regulatory adjustments resulting from Tax Reform

1

1

(Benefit) adjustment of regulatory assets associated with increase in Transco’s estimated deferred state income tax rate following WPZ Merger

(45

)

(45

)

12

12

WPZ Merger costs

4

15

1

20

Gain on sale of certain Gulf Coast pipeline systems

(20

)

(20

)

Charitable contribution of preferred stock to Williams Foundation

35

35

Accrual for loss contingencies associated with former operations

9

9

Total Other adjustments

7

71

5

(14

)

69

12

9

21

Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA

15

52

5

1,178

1,250

29

129

21

179

Adjustments below Modified EBITDA

Gain on deconsolidation of Jackalope interest

(62

)

(62

)

Gain on deconsolidation of certain Permian assets

(141

)

(141

)

2

2

Impairment of equity-method investments

32

32

74

(2

)

114

186

Gain on sale of equity-method investments

(122

)

(122

)

Allocation of adjustments to noncontrolling interests

(5

)

21

16

(1

)

(1

)

(5

)

(41

)

(109

)

(155

)

76

(125

)

114

65

Total adjustments

10

11

5

1,069

1,095

105

4

135

244

Less tax effect for above items

(3

)

(3

)

(1

)

(267

)

(274

)

(26

)

(1

)

(34

)

(61

)

Adjustments for tax-related items (2)

110

110

Adjusted income available to common stockholders

$

159

$

143

$

243

$

230

$

775

$

273

$

313

$

321

$

907

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share (1)

$

.19

$

.17

$

.24

$

.19

$

.79

$

.22

$

.26

$

.26

$

.75

Weighted-average shares - diluted (thousands)

830,197

830,107

1,026,504

1,212,822

976,097

1,213,592

1,214,065

1,214,165

1,213,943

(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 third quarter of 2018 reflects tax adjustments driven by the WPZ Merger, primarily a valuation allowance for foreign tax credits.

Reconciliation of Distributable Cash Flow (DCF)

(UNAUDITED)

2018

2019

(Dollars in millions, except coverage ratios)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP "Net Income (Loss)" to Non-GAAP "Modified EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Distributable cash flow"

Net income (loss)

$

270

$

269

$

200

$

(546

)

$

193

$

214

$

324

$

242

$

780

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

55

52

190

(159

)

138

69

98

77

244

Interest expense

273

275

270

294

1,112

296

296

296

888

Equity (earnings) losses

(82

)

(92

)

(105

)

(117

)

(396

)

(80

)

(87

)

(93

)

(260

)

Other investing (income) loss - net

(4

)

(68

)

(2

)

(113

)

(187

)

73

(126

)

107

54

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

169

178

205

218

770

190

175

181

546

Depreciation and amortization expenses

431

434

425

435

1,725

416

424

435

1,275

Accretion for asset retirement obligations associated with nonregulated operations

8

10

8

7

33

9

8

8

25

Modified EBITDA

1,120

1,058

1,191

19

3,388

1,187

1,112

1,253

3,552

EBITDA adjustments

15

52

5

1,178

1,250

29

129

21

179

Adjusted EBITDA

1,135

1,110

1,196

1,197

4,638

1,216

1,241

1,274

3,731

Maintenance capital expenditures (1)

(110

)

(160

)

(138

)

(122

)

(530

)

(93

)

(130

)

(128

)

(351

)

Preferred dividends

(1

)

(1

)

(1

)

(1

)

(2

)

Net interest expense - cash portion (2)

(276

)

(279

)

(274

)

(299

)

(1,128

)

(304

)

(302

)

(301

)

(907

)

Cash taxes

(1

)

(10

)

(1

)

1

(11

)

3

85

(2

)

86

Income attributable to noncontrolling interests (3)

(25

)

(24

)

(19

)

(28

)

(96

)

Dividend and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

(41

)

(27

)

(20

)

(88

)

Distributable cash flow

$

723

$

637

$

764

$

748

$

2,872

$

780

$

867

$

822

$

2,469

Total cash distributed (4)

$

438

$

443

$

412

$

411

$

1,704

$

460

$

461

$

461

$

1,382

Coverage ratios:

Distributable cash flow divided by Total cash distributed

1.65

1.44

1.85

1.82

1.69

1.70

1.88

1.78

1.79

Net income (loss) divided by Total cash distributed

0.62

0.61

0.49

(1.33

)

0.11

0.47

0.70

0.52

0.56

(1) Includes proportionate share of maintenance capital expenditures of equity-method investments.

(2) Includes proportionate share of interest expense of equity-method investments.

(3) Excludes allocable share of certain EBITDA adjustments.

(4) Includes cash dividends paid on common stock each quarter by WMB, as well as the public unitholders share of distributions declared by WPZ for the first two quarters of 2018.

Reconciliation of "Net Income (Loss)" to “Modified EBITDA” and Non-GAAP “Adjusted EBITDA”

(UNAUDITED)

2018

2019

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

Year

Net income (loss)

$

270

$

269

$

200

$

(546

)

$

193

$

214

$

324

$

242

$

780

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

55

52

190

(159

)

138

69

98

77

244

Interest expense

273

275

270

294

1,112

296

296

296

888

Equity (earnings) losses

(82

)

(92

)

(105

)

(117

)

(396

)

(80

)

(87

)

(93

)

(260

)

Other investing (income) loss - net

(4

)

(68

)

(2

)

(113

)

(187

)

73

(126

)

107

54

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

169

178

205

218

770

190

175

181

546

Depreciation and amortization expenses

431

434

425

435

1,725

416

424

435

1,275

Accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations for nonregulated operations

8

10

8

7

33

9

8

8

25

Modified EBITDA

$

1,120

$

1,058

$

1,191

$

19

$

3,388

$

1,187

$

1,112

$

1,253

$

3,552

Northeast G&P

$

250

$

255

$

281

$

300

$

1,086

$

299

$

303

$

345

$

947

Atlantic-Gulf

451

475

492

605

2,023

560

524

599

1,683

West

413

389

412

(906

)

308

332

278

311

921

Other

6

(61

)

6

20

(29

)

(4

)

7

(2

)

1

Total Modified EBITDA

$

1,120

$

1,058

$

1,191

$

19

$

3,388

$

1,187

$

1,112

$

1,253

$

3,552

Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA (1):

Northeast G&P

$

$

$

$

4

$

4

$

3

$

16

$

(2

)

$

17

Atlantic-Gulf

15

(19

)

(12

)

(76

)

(92

)

35

12

47

West

(7

)

12

1,264

1,269

14

78

2

94

Other

7

71

5

(14

)

69

12

9

21

Total Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA

$

15

$

52

$

5

$

1,178

$

1,250

$

29

$

129

$

21

$

179

Adjusted EBITDA:

Northeast G&P

$

250

$

255

$

281

$

304

$

1,090

$

302

$

319

$

343

$

964

Atlantic-Gulf

466

456

480

529

1,931

560

559

611

1,730

West

406

389

424

358

1,577

346

356

313

1,015

Other

13

10

11

6

40

8

7

7

22

Total Adjusted EBITDA

$

1,135

$

1,110

$

1,196

$

1,197

$

4,638

$

1,216

$

1,241

$

1,274

$

3,731

(1) Adjustments by segment are detailed in the "Reconciliation of Income (Loss) Attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. to Adjusted Income," which is also included in these materials.

Reconciliation of GAAP "Net Income (Loss)" to Non-GAAP "Modified EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Distributable Cash Flow"

2019 Guidance

(Dollars in millions, except coverage ratio)

Low

Mid

High

Net income (loss)

$

1,100

$

1,250

$

1,400

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

425

Interest expense

1,200

Equity (earnings) losses

(410

)

Impairment of equity-method investments

74

Estimated 2Q 2019 gain on sale of equity-method investment (Jackalope)

(120

)

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

780

Depreciation and amortization expenses and accretion for asset retirement obligations associated with nonregulated operations

1,760

Other

2

Modified EBITDA

$

4,811

$

4,961

$

5,111

EBITDA Adjustments (1)

39

Adjusted EBITDA

$

4,850

$

5,000

$

5,150

Net interest expense - cash portion (2)

(1,210

)

Maintenance capital expenditures (2)

(625

)

(575

)

(525

)

Cash taxes

75

Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests and other

(190

)

Distributable cash flow (DCF)

$

2,900

$

3,100

$

3,300

Dividends paid

(1,850

)

Excess cash available after dividends

$

1,050

$

1,250

$

1,450

Dividend per share

$

1.52

Coverage ratio (Distributable cash flow / Dividends paid)

1.57x

1.68x

1.78x

(1) Includes 1Q 2019 adjustments of $29 and anticipated future adjustments of $10.

(2) Includes proportionate share of equity investments.

Reconciliation of Income (Loss) Attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. to Adjusted Income

2019 Guidance

(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)

Low

Mid

High

Net income (loss)

$

1,100

$

1,250

$

1,400

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

90

90

90

Less: Preferred stock dividends

3

3

3

Net income (loss) attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders

1,007

1,157

1,307

Adjustments:

Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA (1)

39

Adjustments below Modified EBITDA (2)

(44

)

Total adjustments

(5

)

Less tax effect for above items (3)

4

Adjusted income available to common stockholders

$

1,006

$

1,156

$

1,306

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share

$

0.83

$

0.95

$

1.07

Weighted-average shares - diluted (millions)

1,217

1,217

1,217

(1) Includes 1Q 2019 adjustments of $29 and anticipated future adjustments of $10.

(2) Includes 1Q 2019 adjustments of $76 and anticipated gain on sale of Jackalope equity investment of ~($120).

(3) Includes 1Q 2019 tax effect for adjustments of ($26) and taxes on anticipated gain on sale of Jackalope equity investment of ~$30.

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, outcome 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 herein 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:

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 herein. 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:

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 herein. 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 Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 21, 2019.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Keith Isbell

(918) 573-7308

INVESTOR CONTACTS:

Brett Krieg

(918) 573-4614

Grace Scott

(918) 573-1092

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