Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 6, 2008, The Williams Companies, Inc. ("Williams" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release and its accompanying financial highlights and reconciliation schedules are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company announced today that its management and board of directors are evaluating a variety of structural changes in the Company as a means to enhance shareholder value. A copy of the press release announcing this is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated November 6, 2008, and its accompanying financial highlights and reconciliation schedules, publicly announcing the Williams Companies, Inc. third quarter 2008 financial results. Exhibit 99.2 Press release dated November 6, 2008, announcing evaluation of structural changes.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Williams has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.

Date: November 6, 2008 /s/ Donald R. Chappel Name: Donald R. Chappel Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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