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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-K covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, for The Williams Companies, Inc. (Williams) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) and Northwest Pipeline LLC (NWP). Williams operates as a leading energy infrastructure company, providing natural gas gathering, processing, transmission, storage, and marketing services across 24 U.S. states and the Gulf of America. The company operates through four reportable segments: Transmission, Power & Gulf; Northeast G&P; West; and Gas & NGL Marketing Services.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: The filing text does not provide a specific consolidated profit margin percentage; however, operating income increased by approximately 26% year-over-year.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased by $1.45 billion (14%) to $11.95 billion, driven by higher service revenues from expansion projects (e.g., Louisiana Energy Gateway, Transco expansions) and increased volumes from acquisitions (Discovery, Saber, Rimrock).
• Profitability: Net income attributable to Williams increased by $393 million (18%) to $2.62 billion. This was supported by a $370 million improvement in net gains from commodity derivatives and higher equity earnings.
• Impairments: The company recorded a $212 million impairment or write-off of certain assets in 2025, primarily related to Mid-Continent assets held for sale and DJ Basin compression assets, compared to $10 million in 2024.
• Acquisitions: Significant 2025 activity included the acquisition of Saber Midstream ($47 million cash) and the Rimrock Asset Purchase ($325 million), alongside the consolidation of the Discovery acquisition completed in 2024.
• Divestitures: Williams designated certain Mid-Continent gas gathering assets as held for sale in December 2025 and closed the sale of its South Mansfield upstream interests in January 2026 for $398 million.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• 2026 Capital Expenditures: Williams expects growth capital and investment expenditures to range from $6.1 billion to $6.7 billion in 2026. This includes Power Innovation projects, Transco expansions, and Haynesville Shale growth projects.
• Dividend Increase: On January 27, 2026, the Board approved a quarterly dividend increase to $0.525 per share, payable March 30, 2026 (up from $0.500 in 2025).
• Expansion Projects: Key projects expected to drive 2026 results include the Socrates Power Innovation project, full-year impacts from the Louisiana Energy Gateway, and various Transco expansions (e.g., Southeast Supply Enhancement).
• Regulatory Matters: Transco settled its general rate case in December 2025, with new rates effective March 1, 2026. NWP continues to manage costs related to the Washington State Climate Commitment Act.
• Risks: Key risks include commodity price volatility, regulatory changes (FERC permitting), counterparty credit risk, and potential delays in capital project execution due to inflation or supply chain disruptions.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Maturities: Verify the company's ability to refinance $1.3 billion of long-term debt due within one year, noting the $2.8 billion debt issuance in January 2026.
• Impairment Details: Review the specific valuation assumptions for the $212 million asset impairment in the West segment to assess future asset quality.
• Power Innovation Execution: Monitor the progress and permitting status of the Socrates and other Power Innovation projects, which represent a significant portion of 2026 capital spending.
• Commodity Derivatives: Assess the impact of the $120 million net gain from commodity derivatives on earnings stability, given the volatility inherent in marketing and trading activities.
• Regulatory Rate Cases: Track the implementation of the new Transco rates effective March 2026 and the status of NWP's next rate case regarding carbon allowance cost recovery.