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Williams Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results; Announces Another 2022 Guidance Increase

August 1, 2022 4:15 PM

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

Natural gas market fundamentals drive growth across key financial metrics

Steadfast execution and focus on sustainable operations position company for future opportunities

CEO Perspective

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

“Our natural gas focused strategy continues to outperform with second-quarter Adjusted EBITDA up 14 percent over the same period last year due to the strong earnings growth of our core business and also at our JV upstream operations in the Wamsutter and Haynesville supply areas. Record gathering volumes, continued execution of expansion projects, as well as favorable commodity prices drove the quarterly increase. As a result of our core business strength and better-than-planned market fundamentals, we are raising our 2022 EBITDA guidance midpoint to $6.25 billion, which is an 8% increase from our original guidance midpoint of $5.8 billion.

“As we enter the back half of the year, we are executing on a full slate of growth projects in and around our existing infrastructure to move additional natural gas from key supply basins to growing markets for clean-power generation, residential and commercial use. We recently closed on the strategic acquisition of gathering assets from Trace Midstream and reached a final investment decision on the Louisiana Energy Gateway, a 1.8 Bcf/d project to gather Haynesville natural gas into premium markets, including growing LNG export demand along the Gulf Coast. In addition, we continue to grow our network in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico while advancing multiple gas gathering projects in the Northeast and progressing on expansions along our Transco system.

Armstrong added, “With the strong outlook for global natural gas demand and the growing need for secure and reliable supplies amid geopolitical volatility and climate concerns, Williams is well positioned to create long-term shareholder value. Our latest Sustainability Report, published last week, details the progress we are making on critical ESG-related fronts, including our climate commitment and initiatives focused on building thriving communities, environmental stewardship and workforce diversity. I appreciate our employees for their commitment to sustainable operations and emissions reductions efforts as we leverage our leading infrastructure to deliver the natural gas that is driving the clean energy economy."

Williams Summary Financial Information

2Q

Year to Date

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.

2022

2021

2022

2021

GAAP Measures

Net Income

$400

$304

$779

$729

Net Income Per Share

$0.33

$0.25

$0.64

$0.60

Cash Flow From Operations

$1,098

$1,057

$2,180

$1,972

Non-GAAP Measures (1)

Adjusted EBITDA

$1,496

$1,317

$3,007

$2,732

Adjusted Net Income

$484

$327

$983

$756

Adjusted Earnings Per Share

$0.40

$0.27

$0.80

$0.62

Available Funds from Operations

$1,130

$919

$2,320

$1,948

Dividend Coverage Ratio

2.19x

1.85x

2.24x

1.96x

Other

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

3.82x

4.13x

Capital Investments (3) (4)

$429

$460

$745

$737

(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 includes increases to property, plant, and equipment (growth & maintenance capital), purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired, purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments and purchases of other long-term investments.

(4) Second quarter 2022 and year-to-date 2022 exclude $933 million for purchase of the Trace Midstream Haynesville gathering assets, which closed April 29, 2022.

GAAP Measures

Non-GAAP Measures

Business Segment Results & Form 10-Q

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 second-quarter 2022 Form 10-Q.

Second Quarter

Year to Date

Amounts in millions

Modified EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

Modified EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA

2Q 2022

2Q 2021

Change

2Q 2022

2Q 2021

Change

2022

2021

Change

2022

2021

Change

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

$652

$646

$6

$652

$648

$4

$1,349

$1,306

$43

$1,349

$1,308

$41

Northeast G&P

450

409

41

450

409

41

868

811

57

868

811

57

West

288

223

65

296

223

73

548

445

103

556

445

111

Gas & NGL Marketing Services

(282

)

8

(290

)

6

8

(2

)

(269

)

101

(370

)

71

101

(30

)

Other

139

20

119

92

29

63

144

53

91

163

67

96

Total

$1,247

$1,306

($59

)

$1,496

$1,317

$179

$2,640

$2,716

($76

)

$3,007

$2,732

$275

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

Northeast G&P

West

Gas & NGL Marketing Services

Other

2022 Financial Guidance

The company now expects 2022 Adjusted EBITDA between $6.1 billion and $6.4 billion, a $450 million midpoint increase from guidance originally issued February 2022. The company continues to expect 2022 growth capital expenditures between $2.25 billion to $2.35 billion, a $1 billion midpoint increase from guidance originally issued February 2022 driven by the strategic acquisition of Trace Midstream assets. The company also continues to expect maintenance capital expenditures between $650 million and $750 million, which includes capital for emissions reduction and modernization initiatives. Importantly, Williams anticipates achieving a leverage ratio (net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA) midpoint of 3.6x, below the original guidance of 3.8x.

Williams' Second-Quarter 2022 Materials to be Posted Shortly; Q&A Webcast Scheduled for Tomorrow

Williams second-quarter 2022 earnings presentation will be posted at www.williams.com. The company’s second-quarter 2022 earnings conference call and webcast with analysts and investors is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 a.m. Central Time). Participants who wish to join the call by phone must register using the following link: https://conferencingportals.com/event/MTgNWtxQ

A webcast link to the conference call is available on Williams' Investor Relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for at least 90 days following the event.

About Williams

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams (NYSE: WMB) will be there with the best transport, storage and delivery solutions to reliably fuel the clean energy economy. 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, storage, wholesale marketing and trading of natural gas and natural gas liquids. With major positions in top U.S. supply basins, Williams connects the best supplies with the growing demand for clean energy. Williams owns and operates more than 30,000 miles of pipelines system wide – including Transco, the nation’s largest volume and fastest growing pipeline – and handles approximately 30 percent of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day for clean-power generation, heating and industrial use. Learn how the company is leveraging its nationwide footprint to incorporate clean hydrogen, next generation gas and other innovations at www.williams.com.

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2022

2021

2022

2021

(Millions, except per-share amounts)

Revenues:

Service revenues

$

1,606

$

1,460

$

3,143

$

2,912

Service revenues – commodity consideration

86

51

163

100

Product sales

1,111

786

2,215

1,933

Net gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

(313

)

(14

)

(507

)

(50

)

Total revenues

2,490

2,283

5,014

4,895

Costs and expenses:

Product costs

857

697

1,660

1,629

Net processing commodity expenses

40

18

70

39

Operating and maintenance expenses

465

379

859

739

Depreciation and amortization expenses

506

463

1,004

901

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

160

114

314

237

Other (income) expense – net

(10

)

12

(19

)

11

Total costs and expenses

2,018

1,683

3,888

3,556

Operating income (loss)

472

600

1,126

1,339

Equity earnings (losses)

163

135

299

266

Other investing income (loss) – net

2

2

3

4

Interest incurred

(286

)

(301

)

(575

)

(597

)

Interest capitalized

5

3

8

5

Other income (expense) – net

6

2

11

Income (loss) before income taxes

362

441

872

1,017

Less: Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(45

)

119

73

260

Net income (loss)

407

322

799

757

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

7

18

19

27

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

400

304

780

730

Less: Preferred stock dividends

1

1

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

$

400

$

304

$

779

$

729

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:

Net income (loss)

$

.33

$

.25

$

.64

$

.60

Weighted-average shares (thousands)

1,218,678

1,215,250

1,217,814

1,214,950

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:

Net income (loss)

$

.33

$

.25

$

.64

$

.60

Weighted-average shares (thousands)

1,222,694

1,217,476

1,221,991

1,217,344

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Unaudited)

June 30,
2022

December 31,
2021

(Millions, except per-share amounts)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

133

$

1,680

Trade accounts and other receivables

2,799

1,986

Allowance for doubtful accounts

(15

)

(8

)

Trade accounts and other receivables – net

2,784

1,978

Inventories

371

379

Derivative assets

280

301

Other current assets and deferred charges

219

211

Total current assets

3,787

4,549

Investments

5,116

5,127

Property, plant, and equipment

45,195

44,184

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(15,535

)

(14,926

)

Property, plant, and equipment – net

29,660

29,258

Intangible assets – net of accumulated amortization

7,633

7,402

Regulatory assets, deferred charges, and other

1,359

1,276

Total assets

$

47,555

$

47,612

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

2,496

$

1,746

Accrued liabilities

1,427

1,201

Commercial paper

1,039

Long-term debt due within one year

876

2,025

Total current liabilities

5,838

4,972

Long-term debt

20,800

21,650

Deferred income tax liabilities

2,547

2,453

Regulatory liabilities, deferred income, and other

4,534

4,436

Contingent liabilities and commitments

Equity:

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock ($1 par value; 30 million shares authorized at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 35,000 shares issued at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)

35

35

Common stock ($1 par value; 1,470 million shares authorized at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 1,253 million shares issued at June 30, 2022 and 1,250 million shares issued at December 31, 2021)

1,253

1,250

Capital in excess of par value

24,500

24,449

Retained deficit

(13,498

)

(13,237

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(23

)

(33

)

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

(1,041

)

(1,041

)

Total stockholders’ equity

11,226

11,423

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

2,610

2,678

Total equity

13,836

14,101

Total liabilities and equity

$

47,555

$

47,612

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2022

2021

(Millions)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

799

$

757

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

Depreciation and amortization

1,004

901

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes

90

262

Equity (earnings) losses

(299

)

(266

)

Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates

414

345

Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments

364

8

Amortization of stock-based awards

36

39

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

Accounts receivable

(797

)

(50

)

Inventories

1

(58

)

Other current assets and deferred charges

(15

)

(56

)

Accounts payable

690

94

Accrued liabilities

(24

)

14

Changes in current and noncurrent derivative assets and liabilities

49

(31

)

Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities

(132

)

13

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

2,180

1,972

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper – net

1,037

Proceeds from long-term debt

5

898

Payments of long-term debt

(2,012

)

(11

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

48

3

Common dividends paid

(1,035

)

(996

)

Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

(95

)

(95

)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

8

6

Payments for debt issuance costs

(6

)

Other – net

(31

)

(12

)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

(2,075

)

(213

)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Property, plant, and equipment:

Capital expenditures (1)

(606

)

(685

)

Dispositions – net

(11

)

(5

)

Contributions in aid of construction

6

36

Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired

(933

)

Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments

(100

)

(44

)

Other – net

(8

)

(2

)

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

(1,652

)

(700

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(1,547

)

1,059

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

1,680

142

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

133

$

1,201

_____________

(1) Increases to property, plant, and equipment

$

(642

)

$

(693

)

Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities

36

8

Capital expenditures

$

(606

)

$

(685

)

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

Regulated interstate natural gas transportation, storage, and other revenues (1)

$

708

$

693

$

706

$

739

$

2,846

$

730

$

717

$

1,447

Gathering, processing, and transportation revenues

86

90

74

94

344

82

84

166

Other fee revenues (1)

4

4

5

5

18

5

5

10

Commodity margins

8

7

8

12

35

15

11

26

Operating and administrative costs (1)

(198

)

(197

)

(215

)

(226

)

(836

)

(202

)

(227

)

(429

)

Other segment income (expenses) - net (1)

5

5

7

16

33

19

17

36

Impairment of certain assets

(2

)

(2

)

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

47

46

45

45

183

48

45

93

Modified EBITDA

660

646

630

685

2,621

697

652

1,349

Adjustments

2

2

Adjusted EBITDA

$

660

$

648

$

630

$

685

$

2,623

$

697

$

652

$

1,349

Statistics for Operated Assets

Natural Gas Transmission

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line

Avg. daily transportation volumes (Tbtu)

14.1

13.1

13.8

14.2

13.8

15.0

13.5

14.3

Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (Tbtu)

18.6

18.3

18.7

19.2

18.7

19.3

19.1

19.2

Northwest Pipeline LLC

Avg. daily transportation volumes (Tbtu)

2.8

2.2

2.0

2.6

2.4

2.8

2.1

2.5

Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (Tbtu)

3.8

3.8

3.8

3.8

3.8

3.8

3.8

3.8

Gulfstream - Non-consolidated

Avg. daily transportation volumes (Tbtu)

1.0

1.2

1.3

1.1

1.2

0.9

1.3

1.1

Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (Tbtu)

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

Gathering, Processing, and Crude Oil Transportation

Consolidated (2)

Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)

0.28

0.31

0.25

0.29

0.28

0.30

0.28

0.29

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)

0.46

0.41

0.44

0.48

0.45

0.48

0.46

0.47

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

29

26

28

33

29

31

31

31

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

7

5

6

7

6

7

7

7

Crude oil transportation volumes (Mbbls/d)

130

151

120

135

134

110

124

117

Non-consolidated (3)

Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)

0.36

0.40

0.29

0.36

0.35

0.39

0.37

0.38

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)

0.37

0.40

0.29

0.36

0.35

0.38

0.37

0.38

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

28

31

21

27

27

28

26

27

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

9

11

6

7

8

8

6

7

(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for tracked or reimbursable charges. Also, Operating and administrative costs increased in 2021, particularly in third quarter and fourth quarter, due to higher incentive and equity compensation expense.

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

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

Northeast G&P

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

Gathering, processing, transportation, and fractionation revenues

$

311

$

315

$

340

$

342

$

1,308

$

323

$

350

$

673

Other fee revenues (1)

25

25

26

27

103

27

27

54

Commodity margins

3

(2

)

4

5

6

1

7

Operating and administrative costs (1)

(89

)

(86

)

(94

)

(103

)

(372

)

(85

)

(102

)

(187

)

Other segment income (expenses) - net

(1

)

(7

)

(3

)

(3

)

(14

)

(3

)

(3

)

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

153

162

175

192

682

150

174

324

Modified EBITDA

402

409

442

459

1,712

418

450

868

Adjustments

Adjusted EBITDA

$

402

$

409

$

442

$

459

$

1,712

$

418

$

450

$

868

Statistics for Operated Assets and Blue Racer Midstream

Gathering and Processing

Consolidated (2)

Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)

4.19

4.10

4.26

4.38

4.24

4.03

4.19

4.11

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)

1.41

1.62

1.64

1.62

1.57

1.46

1.70

1.58

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

102

115

121

120

115

110

118

114

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

Non-consolidated (3)

Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)

6.62

6.76

6.92

6.84

6.79

6.62

6.76

6.69

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)

0.87

0.87

0.79

0.73

0.82

0.66

0.76

0.71

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

60

58

56

51

56

50

53

52

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

8

6

6

6

6

4

3

4

(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for reimbursable charges. Also, Operating and administrative costs increased in 2021, particularly in third quarter and fourth quarter, due to higher incentive and equity compensation expense.

(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 the Bradford Supply Hub and the Marcellus South Supply Hub within the Appalachia Midstream Services partnership. Also all periods include Blue Racer Midstream.

West

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

Net gathering, processing, transportation, storage, and fractionation revenues

$

269

$

285

$

302

$

313

$

1,169

$

317

$

360

$

677

Other fee revenues (1)

6

4

4

7

21

6

6

12

Commodity margins

31

26

21

22

100

23

25

48

Operating and administrative costs (1)

(109

)

(113

)

(108

)

(112

)

(442

)

(112

)

(133

)

(245

)

Other segment income (expenses) - net

(1

)

11

(2

)

8

(1

)

(1

)

(2

)

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

25

22

27

31

105

27

31

58

Modified EBITDA

222

223

257

259

961

260

288

548

Adjustments

8

8

Adjusted EBITDA

$

222

$

223

$

257

$

259

$

961

$

260

$

296

$

556

Statistics for Operated Assets

Gathering and Processing

Consolidated (2)

Gathering volumes (Bcf/d) (3)

3.11

3.21

3.31

3.36

3.25

3.47

5.14

5.05

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)

1.20

1.20

1.29

1.22

1.23

1.13

1.14

1.14

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

36

39

49

43

41

47

49

48

NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)

13

16

19

15

16

17

18

18

Non-consolidated (4)

Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)

0.27

0.30

0.28

0.28

0.29

0.28

0.28

0.28

Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)

0.27

0.30

0.28

0.28

0.28

0.27

0.28

0.28

NGL production (Mbbls/d)

24

32

32

32

29

31

32

32

NGL and Crude Oil Transportation volumes (Mbbls/d) (5)

85

101

119

132

109

118

144

131

(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for reimbursable charges. Also, Operating and administrative costs increased in 2021, particularly in third quarter and fourth quarter, due to higher incentive and equity compensation expense.

(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. Average volumes for these assets were calculated over the period owned.

(4) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with operated equity-method investments, including Rocky Mountain Midstream.

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

Gas & NGL Marketing Services

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

Commodity margins

$

95

$

13

$

46

$

11

$

165

$

100

$

23

$

123

Other fee revenues

1

1

1

3

1

1

Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments

(3

)

(294

)

188

(109

)

(57

)

(288

)

(345

)

Operating and administrative costs

(3

)

(3

)

(14

)

(17

)

(37

)

(31

)

(23

)

(54

)

Other segment income (expenses) - net

6

6

Modified EBITDA

93

8

(262

)

183

22

13

(282

)

(269

)

Adjustments (1)

296

(172

)

124

52

288

340

Adjusted EBITDA

$

93

$

8

$

34

$

11

$

146

$

65

$

6

$

71

Statistics

Product Sales Volumes

Natural Gas (Bcf/d)(2)

1.05

0.94

7.98

7.71

7.70

7.96

6.66

7.44

NGLs (Mbbls/d)

233

216

229

229

227

246

234

240

(1) 2022 Adjustments for Gas & NGL Marketing Services includes the impact of volatility on NGL linefill transactions. Had this adjustment been made in 2021, Adjusted EBITDA would have been reduced by ($15), ($5), ($15), $1, and ($34) for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters, and full year period, respectively.

(2) Includes 100% of the volumes associated with the Sequent Acquisition after the purchase on July 1, 2021. Average volumes were calculated over the period owned.

Other

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

Service revenues

$

7

$

8

$

8

$

9

$

32

$

9

$

7

$

16

Net realized product sales

56

49

105

103

313

96

142

238

Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments

(5

)

(15

)

20

(66

)

47

(19

)

Operating and administrative costs

(25

)

(26

)

(58

)

(43

)

(152

)

(33

)

(57

)

(90

)

Other segment income (expenses) - net

(5

)

(6

)

(2

)

(2

)

(15

)

(1

)

(1

)

Modified EBITDA

33

20

38

87

178

5

139

144

Adjustments

5

9

19

(18

)

15

66

(47

)

19

Adjusted EBITDA

$

38

$

29

$

57

$

69

$

193

$

71

$

92

$

163

Statistics

Product Sales Volumes

Natural Gas (Bcf/d)

0.07

0.14

0.17

0.14

0.13

0.12

0.19

0.15

NGLs (Mbbls/d)

2

6

8

8

6

7

7

7

Oil (Mbbls/d)

1

2

3

3

2

2

3

2

Capital Expenditures and Investments

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

Capital expenditures:

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

$

109

$

209

$

172

$

173

$

663

$

125

$

129

$

254

Northeast G&P

40

46

41

22

149

40

30

70

West

33

76

49

45

203

61

82

143

Other

78

94

10

42

224

65

74

139

Total (1)

$

260

$

425

$

272

$

282

$

1,239

$

291

$

315

$

606

Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments:

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

$

3

$

6

$

5

$

12

$

26

$

16

$

26

$

42

Northeast G&P

11

24

30

24

89

32

18

50

Other

8

8

Total

$

14

$

30

$

35

$

36

$

115

$

56

$

44

$

100

Summary:

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

$

112

$

215

$

177

$

185

$

689

$

141

$

155

$

296

Northeast G&P

51

70

71

46

238

72

48

120

West

33

76

49

45

203

61

82

143

Other

78

94

10

42

224

73

74

147

Total

$

274

$

455

$

307

$

318

$

1,354

$

347

$

359

$

706

Capital investments:

Increases to property, plant, and equipment

$

263

$

430

$

308

$

304

$

1,305

$

260

$

382

$

642

Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired

126

25

151

933

933

Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments

14

30

35

36

115

56

44

100

Purchases of other long-term investments

6

6

3

3

Total

$

277

$

460

$

469

$

371

$

1,577

$

316

$

1,362

$

1,678

(1) Increases to property, plant, and equipment

$

263

$

430

$

308

$

304

$

1,305

$

260

$

382

$

642

Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(3

)

(5

)

(36

)

(22

)

(66

)

31

(67

)

(36

)

Capital expenditures

$

260

$

425

$

272

$

282

$

1,239

$

291

$

315

$

606

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

$

2

$

4

$

$

3

$

9

$

3

$

5

$

8

Contributions in aid of construction

$

19

$

17

$

10

$

6

$

52

$

(3

)

$

9

$

6

Proceeds from disposition of equity-method investments

$

$

1

$

$

$

1

$

$

$

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 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.

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.

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

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

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

$

425

$

304

$

164

$

621

$

1,514

$

379

$

400

$

779

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

$

.35

$

.25

$

.13

$

.51

$

1.24

$

.31

$

.33

$

.64

Adjustments:

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

Impairment of certain assets

$

$

2

$

$

$

2

$

$

$

Total Transmission & Gulf of Mexico adjustments

2

2

West

Trace acquisition costs

8

8

Total West adjustments

8

8

Gas & NGL Marketing Services

Amortization of purchase accounting inventory fair value adjustment

2

16

18

15

15

Impact of volatility on NGL linefill transactions (2)

(20

)

(20

)

Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments

294

(188

)

106

57

288

345

Total Gas & NGL Marketing Services adjustments

296

(172

)

124

52

288

340

Other

Expenses associated with Sequent acquisition and transition

3

2

5

Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments

4

16

(20

)

66

(47

)

19

Accrual for loss contingencies

5

5

10

Total Other adjustments

5

9

19

(18

)

15

66

(47

)

19

Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA

5

11

315

(190

)

141

118

249

367

Adjustments below Modified EBITDA

Accelerated depreciation for decommissioning assets

20

13

33

Amortization of intangible assets from Sequent acquisition

21

(3

)

18

42

41

83

20

34

(3

)

51

42

41

83

Total adjustments

5

31

349

(193

)

192

160

290

450

Less tax effect for above items

(1

)

(8

)

(87

)

48

(48

)

(40

)

(72

)

(112

)

Adjustments for tax-related items (3)

(134

)

(134

)

Adjusted income available to common stockholders

$

429

$

327

$

426

$

476

$

1,658

$

499

$

484

$

983

Adjusted income - diluted earnings per common share (1)

$

.35

$

.27

$

.35

$

.39

$

1.36

$

.41

$

.40

$

.80

Weighted-average shares - diluted (thousands)

1,217,211

1,217,476

1,217,979

1,221,454

1,218,215

1,221,279

1,222,694

1,221,991

(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) Had this adjustment been made in 2021, the Gas & NGL Marketing segment would have included adjustments of ($15), ($5), ($15), $1, and ($34) for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters, and full year period, respectively. This would have reduced Adjusted income – diluted earnings per common share by $0.01, $0.01, and $0.02 for the 1st and 3rd quarters, and full year period, respectively.

(3) Adjustments include 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.

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

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

Net income (loss)

$

435

$

322

$

173

$

632

$

1,562

$

392

$

407

$

799

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

141

119

53

198

511

118

(45

)

73

Interest expense

294

298

292

295

1,179

286

281

567

Equity (earnings) losses

(131

)

(135

)

(157

)

(185

)

(608

)

(136

)

(163

)

(299

)

Other investing (income) loss - net

(2

)

(2

)

(2

)

(1

)

(7

)

(1

)

(2

)

(3

)

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

225

230

247

268

970

225

250

475

Depreciation and amortization expenses

438

463

487

454

1,842

498

506

1,004

Accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations for nonregulated operations

10

11

12

12

45

11

13

24

Modified EBITDA

$

1,410

$

1,306

$

1,105

$

1,673

$

5,494

$

1,393

$

1,247

$

2,640

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

$

660

$

646

$

630

$

685

$

2,621

$

697

$

652

$

1,349

Northeast G&P

402

409

442

459

1,712

418

450

868

West

222

223

257

259

961

260

288

548

Gas & NGL Marketing Services

93

8

(262

)

183

22

13

(282

)

(269

)

Other

33

20

38

87

178

5

139

144

Total Modified EBITDA

$

1,410

$

1,306

$

1,105

$

1,673

$

5,494

$

1,393

$

1,247

$

2,640

Adjustments (1):

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

$

$

2

$

$

$

2

$

$

$

West

8

8

Gas & NGL Marketing Services(2)

296

(172

)

124

52

288

340

Other

5

9

19

(18

)

15

66

(47

)

19

Total Adjustments

$

5

$

11

$

315

$

(190

)

$

141

$

118

$

249

$

367

Adjusted EBITDA:

Transmission & Gulf of Mexico

$

660

$

648

$

630

$

685

$

2,623

$

697

$

652

$

1,349

Northeast G&P

402

409

442

459

1,712

418

450

868

West

222

223

257

259

961

260

296

556

Gas & NGL Marketing Services

93

8

34

11

146

65

6

71

Other

38

29

57

69

193

71

92

163

Total Adjusted EBITDA

$

1,415

$

1,317

$

1,420

$

1,483

$

5,635

$

1,511

$

1,496

$

3,007

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

(2) 2022 Adjustments for Gas & NGL Marketing Services includes the impact of volatility on NGL linefill transactions. Had this adjustment been made in 2021, Adjusted EBITDA would have been reduced by ($15), ($5), ($15), $1, and ($34) for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters, and full year period, respectively.

Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Available Funds from Operations (AFFO)

(UNAUDITED)

2021

2022

(Dollars in millions, except coverage ratios)

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Year

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

Year

The Williams Companies, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP "Net cash provided (used) by operating activities" to Non-GAAP "Available funds from operations"

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

$

915

$

1,057

$

834

$

1,139

$

3,945

$

1,082

$

1,098

$

2,180

Exclude: Cash (provided) used by changes in:

Accounts receivable

59

(9

)

488

7

545

3

794

797

Inventories

8

50

54

12

124

(178

)

177

(1

)

Other current assets and deferred charges

6

50

11

(4

)

63

65

(50

)

15

Accounts payable

(38

)

(56

)

(476

)

(73

)

(643

)

138

(828

)

(690

)

Accrued liabilities

116

(130

)

(53

)

9

(58

)

149

(125

)

24

Changes in current and noncurrent derivative assets and liabilities

6

25

236

10

277

(101

)

52

(49

)

Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities

10

(31

)

27

(5

)

1

67

65

132

Preferred dividends paid

(1

)

(1

)

(1

)

(3

)

(1

)

(1

)

Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

(54

)

(41

)

(40

)

(52

)

(187

)

(37

)

(58

)

(95

)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

2

4

3

9

3

5

8

Available funds from operations

$

1,029

$

919

$

1,080

$

1,045

$

4,073

$

1,190

$

1,130

$

2,320

Common dividends paid

$

498

$

498

$

498

$

498

$

1,992

$

518

$

517

$

1,035

Coverage ratio:

Available funds from operations divided by Common dividends paid

2.07

1.85

2.17

2.10

2.04

2.30

2.19

2.24

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Modified EBITDA, Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Available Funds from Operations (AFFO)

2022 Guidance

(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts and coverage ratio)

Low

Mid

High

Net income (loss)

$

1,754

$

1,854

$

1,954

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

400

450

500

Interest expense

1,145

Equity (earnings) losses

(610

)

Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments

960

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

2,075

Other

9

Modified EBITDA

$

5,733

$

5,883

$

6,033

EBITDA Adjustments

367

Adjusted EBITDA

$

6,100

$

6,250

$

6,400

Net income (loss)

$

1,754

$

1,854

$

1,954

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests & preferred dividends

70

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

$

1,684

$

1,784

$

1,884

Adjustments:

Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA (1)

367

Adjustments below Modified EBITDA (2)

167

Allocation of adjustments to noncontrolling interests

Total adjustments

534

Less tax effect for above items

(268

)

Adjusted income available to common stockholders

$

1,950

$

2,050

$

2,150

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share

$

1.59

$

1.67

$

1.76

Weighted-average shares - diluted (millions)

1,224

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)

$

4,760

$

4,910

$

5,060

Preferred dividends paid

(3

)

Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

(200

)

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

43

Available funds from operations (AFFO)

$

4,600

$

4,750

$

4,900

AFFO per common share

$

3.76

$

3.88

$

4.00

Common dividends paid

$

2,075

Coverage Ratio (AFFO/Common dividends paid)

2.22x

2.29

x

2.36x

(1) Includes 1Q & 2Q adjustments of $367 million included in Modified EBITDA.

(2) Includes amortization of Sequent intangible asset of $167 million.

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 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:

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:

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, 2021, as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022, and (b) Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022.

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INVESTOR CONTACT:

Danilo Juvane

(918) 573-5075

Grace Scott

(918) 573-1092

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