UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | July 27, 2011 |
The Williams Companies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-4174 | 73-0569878 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| One Williams Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma | 74172 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 918-573-2000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
By letter dated July 27, 2011 George A. Lorch informed the board of directors of The Williams Companies, Inc. ("Williams") of his decision to resign, to be effective immediately preceding his appointment to the board of directors of WPX Energy, Inc. Mr. Lorch will continue to serve on Williams' board and as a member of such board’s compensation and nominating and governance committees until that date. Mr. Lorch did not resign due to any disagreement with Williams.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | ||||
| August 2, 2011 | By: |
Sarah C. Miller
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| Name: Sarah C. Miller | ||||
| Title: Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary | ||||