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Exhibit 99.1

News Release
Williams (NYSE: WMB)
One Williams Center
Tulsa, OK 74172
800-Williams
www.williams.com
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DATE: Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT:INVESTOR CONTACTS:
media@williams.com
(800) 945-8723
Danilo Juvane
(918) 573-5075
Grace Scott
(918) 573-1092

Williams Continues Track Record of Financial Stability and Growth with Higher Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results;
Analyst Day Set for Feb. 21

TULSA, Okla. – Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2022.

Strong fundamentals drive full-year 2022 financial results
GAAP net income of $2.046 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share (EPS) – up 35% vs. 2021
Adjusted net income of $2.228 billion, or $1.82 per diluted share (Adjusted EPS) – up 34% vs. 2021
Adjusted EBITDA of $6.418 billion – up $783 million or 14% vs. 2021
Cash flow from operations (CFFO) of $4.889 billion – up $944 million or 24% vs. 2021
Available funds from operations (AFFO) of $4.918 billion – up $845 million or 21% vs. 2021
Dividend coverage ratio of 2.37x (AFFO basis)
Record gathering volumes of 16.5 Bcf/d and contracted transmission capacity of 24.4 Bcf/d – up 9% and 3%, respectively, from 2021
Expect 3% growth in 2023 with Adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint of $6.6 billion, yielding 7% CAGR over the last five years
Ended the year with 3.55x leverage ratio

Strong 4Q results across key financial metrics cap a record year
GAAP net income of $668 million, or $0.55 per diluted share
Adjusted net income of $653 million, or $0.53 per diluted share (Adjusted EPS) – up 37% and 36%, respectively, vs. 4Q 2021
Adjusted EBITDA of $1.774 billion – up $291 million or 20% vs. 4Q 2021
CFFO of $1.219 billion – up 7% vs. 4Q 2021
AFFO of $1.357 billion – up 30% vs. 4Q 2021
Dividend coverage ratio of 2.62x (AFFO basis)

Growth projects, acquisitions and tech investments advance clean energy strategy
Received FERC certificate and key permits for the Regional Energy Access expansion project which will provide the Northeast with greater access to clean, cost-effective natural gas
Completed three strategic acquisitions: NorTex Midstream, Trace Midstream’s Haynesville assets and MountainWest at attractive valuations
Advanced LNG capabilities with wellhead-to-water strategy and full-value chain NextGen Gas program
Secured additional commitments on the Louisiana Energy Gateway project which connects Haynesville production to growing Gulf Coast LNG markets
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Continued execution of incremental growth projects on Transco, Northeast G&P, Haynesville and Deepwater Gulf of Mexico
Outpaced midstream industry across key sustainability rankings including the 2022 CDP Climate Change Questionnaire and S&P Global ESG Score
Named for the third consecutive year to the DJSI North American index and for the second consecutive year to the DJSI World index

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

“Williams finished the year strong with 20% Adjusted EBITDA growth in the fourth quarter, driven by our core business, upstream JVs and commodity marketing segment. Our natural gas-focused strategy once again resulted in record performance in 2022 with contracted transmission capacity, gathering volumes and Adjusted EBITDA all surpassing previous highs. Despite macroeconomic impacts of inflation, higher interest rates and recession risks, Williams delivered outstanding results that exceeded our financial guidance, even after we raised it twice during the year.

“In addition to the outstanding financial results in 2022, we also reached agreements on three acquisitions that bolster our ability to deliver growth through a variety of macroeconomic conditions. We significantly expanded our footprint with the strategic acquisitions of NorTex Midstream and Trace Midstream’s Haynesville assets, a key link in our Gulf Coast wellhead-to-water strategy. And just last week, we closed on our acquisition of MountainWest, enhancing our asset footprint in the western U.S. and growing our fully contracted demand based services. These investments along with our slate of high-return growth opportunities along our existing infrastructure give us a clear path to significant growth for years to come.”

Armstrong added, “Looking ahead, Williams will continue to set the pace for sustainable midstream companies by driving best-in-class emissions performance across the entire value chain. Natural gas is one of the most important tools available to reduce emissions on a global scale, and the build out of electrification and renewables will require our infrastructure and deep expertise in reliable energy delivery, resulting in continued earnings growth for Williams and long-term value creation for our shareholders.”
Williams Summary Financial Information4QFull Year
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.2022202120222021
GAAP Measures
Net Income$668 $621 $2,046 $1,514 
Net Income Per Share$0.55 $0.51 $1.67 $1.24 
Cash Flow From Operations$1,219 $1,139 $4,889 $3,945 
Non-GAAP Measures (1)
Adjusted EBITDA$1,774 $1,483 $6,418 $5,635 
Adjusted Net Income$653 $476 $2,228 $1,658 
Adjusted Earnings Per Share$0.53 $0.39 $1.82 $1.36 
Available Funds from Operations$1,357 $1,045 $4,918 $4,073 
Dividend Coverage Ratio2.62 x2.10 x2.37 x2.04 x
Other
Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA at Quarter End (2)3.55 x3.90 x
Capital Investments (3) (4) (5)$876 $371 $2,147 $1,577 
(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) Full-year 2022 excludes $933 million for purchase of the Trace Midstream Haynesville gathering assets, which closed April 29, 2022.
(5) Full-year 2022 excludes $424 million for purchase of the NorTex Midstream assets, which closed August 31, 2022.
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GAAP Measures
Fourth-quarter 2022 net income increased by $47 million compared to the prior year reflecting the benefit of higher service revenues driven by increased Haynesville gathering volumes including the Trace Acquisition, as well as higher commodity margins, which included unfavorable write-downs of inventory to lower period-end market prices, and increased results from our upstream operations. These improvements were partially offset by an unfavorable change of $128 million in net unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives, higher operating expenses, including higher employee-related costs, and increased intangible asset amortization. The tax provision increased primarily due to higher pretax income.

Full-year 2022 net income increased by $532 million compared to the prior year reflecting the benefit of higher service revenues as described above and also reflecting higher commodity-based rates and Transco’s Leidy South project being in service, higher results from our upstream operations, and higher commodity margins, which include unfavorable write-downs of inventory to lower period-end market prices. These improvements were partially offset by higher operating and administrative expenses driven by the increased scale of our upstream operations and higher employee-related costs, including costs from the Sequent acquisition for the full 2022 period, increased intangible asset amortization, an unfavorable change of $140 million in net unrealized gains and losses on commodity derivatives and the absence of a $77 million favorable impact in 2021 from Winter Storm Uri. The tax provision changed favorably as the impact of higher pretax income was more than offset by $134 million associated with the release of valuation allowances on deferred income tax assets and federal income tax settlements in the second quarter and the net benefit from a lower estimated state deferred income tax rate in the third quarter.

Cash flow from operations for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased as compared to 2021 primarily due to higher operating results exclusive of non-cash items partially offset by unfavorable net changes in working capital. Full-year 2022 cash flow from operations also increased compared to 2021 driven by higher operating results exclusive of non-cash items, favorable changes in margin deposits associated with commodity derivatives, and higher distributions from equity-method investments, partially offset by unfavorable net changes in working capital.


Non-GAAP Measures
Fourth-quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA increased by $291 million over the prior year, driven by the previously described benefits from service revenues, commodity margins, and upstream operations, partially offset by higher operating costs. Full-year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA increased by $783 million over the prior year due to similar drivers, but also reflecting higher administrative costs and the absence of the favorable impact in 2021 from Winter Storm Uri.

Fourth-quarter 2022 Adjusted Income improved by $177 million over the prior year, driven by the previously described impacts to net income, adjusted primarily to remove the effects of net unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives and amortization of certain assets from the Sequent acquisition. Full-year 2022 Adjusted Income improved by $570 million over the prior year driven by the previously described impacts to net income, adjusted primarily to remove the effects of net unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives, amortization of certain assets from the Sequent acquisition, and favorable income tax benefits.

Fourth-quarter 2022 Available Funds From Operations (AFFO) increased by $312 million compared to the prior year primarily due to higher operating results exclusive of non-cash items. Full-year 2022 AFFO increased by $845 million reflecting higher operating results exclusive of non-cash items and higher distributions from equity-method investments.

Business Segment Results & Form 10-K
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 2022 Form 10-K.

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Fourth QuarterFull Year
Amounts in millionsModified EBITDAAdjusted EBITDAModified EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA
4Q 20224Q 2021Change4Q 20224Q 2021Change20222021Change20222021Change
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$687 $685 $2 $700 $685 $15 $2,674 $2,621 $53 $2,720 $2,623 $97 
Northeast G&P464 459 464 459 1,796 1,712 84 1,796 1,712 84 
West326 259 67 326 259 67 1,211 961 250 1,219 961 258 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services209 183 26 149 11 138 (40)22 (62)258 146 112 
Other150 87 63 135 69 66 434 178 256 425 193 232 
Total$1,836 $1,673 $163 $1,774 $1,483 $291 $6,075 $5,494 $581 $6,418 $5,635 $783 
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
Fourth-quarter 2022 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA improved compared to the prior year driven by higher service revenues from the NorTex acquisition, partially offset by higher operating and administrative costs. Year-to-date 2022 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA improved compared to the prior year driven by higher service revenues reflecting Transco’s Leidy South project going in service and the NorTex acquisition, as well as the absence of hurricane related impacts, partially offset by higher operating and administrative costs. Modified EBITDA for the 2022 periods was further impacted by certain regulatory, abandonment, and monitoring charges which are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.

Northeast G&P
Fourth-quarter 2022 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA increased over the prior year driven by higher service revenues from Ohio Valley Midstream, partially offset by lower contributions from equity-investees reflecting lower cost-of-service rates, lower commodity-based rates, lower volumes and impact from winter weather.

Both Modified and Adjusted EBITDA also improved for the full-year 2022 period, driven by Ohio Valley Midstream and gathering rate increases, partially offset by lower Susquehanna volumes, higher operating and administrative costs, lower net equity-investee contributions reflecting lower cost-of-service rates partially offset by higher commodity-based rates, lower volumes and impact from winter weather.

West
Fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA increased compared to the prior year benefiting from higher Haynesville gathering volumes including contributions from Trace Midstream acquired in April as well as higher net realized commodity-based rates, partially offset by winter weather impact in the Wamsutter and Rocky Mountain Midstream joint venture as well as higher operating and administrative costs.

Gas & NGL Marketing Services
Fourth-quarter 2022 Modified EBITDA improved from the prior year primarily reflecting higher commodity margins which included higher write-downs of inventory to lower period-end market prices, partially offset by a $122 million net unfavorable change in unrealized gains/losses on commodity derivatives, which is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.
Full-year 2022 Modified EBITDA declined from the prior year primarily reflecting a $168 million net unfavorable change in unrealized loss on commodity derivatives, which is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the absence of a $58 million favorable impact in 2021 from Winter Storm Uri and higher administrative costs associated with the Sequent business acquired in July 2021. These decreases were partially offset by higher commodity margins which included higher write-downs of inventory to lower period-end market prices.

Other
Fourth-quarter 2022 Modified and Adjusted EBITDA improved compared to the prior year primarily reflecting higher volumes from our upstream operations in the Haynesville Shale, partially offset by winter weather impact in the Wamsutter.
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Full-year 2022 Modified EBITDA also improved compared to the prior year primarily reflecting higher prices and volumes from our upstream operations and a $25 million net favorable change in unrealized gain/loss on commodity derivatives related to our upstream operations, which is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Both measures were also impacted by higher operating expenses and the absence of a $22 million favorable impact in 2021 from Winter Storm Uri. The full-year results were partially offset by winter weather impact in the Wamsutter.

2023 Financial Guidance
The company expects 2023 Adjusted EBITDA between $6.4 billion and $6.8 billion. The company also expects 2023 growth capex between $1.4 billion to $1.7 billion and maintenance capex between $750 million and $850 million, which includes capital of $250 million for emissions reduction and modernization initiatives. Importantly, Williams anticipates a leverage ratio midpoint of 3.65x, which will allow it to retain financial flexibility. The dividend has been increased by 5.3% on an annualized basis to $1.79 in 2023 from $1.70 in 2022.

Williams 2023 Analyst Day Scheduled for Tomorrow, Materials to be Posted Shortly
Williams is hosting its 2023 Analyst Day event on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time). In addition to discussing 2022 results, Williams' management will give in-depth presentations covering the company's natural gas infrastructure strategy to meet growing clean energy demands. These presentations will highlight the company’s efficient operations, disciplined project execution, strong financial position and 2023 financial guidance. Presentation slides and earnings materials will be accessible on the Williams’ Investor Relations website shortly.

Participants who wish to view the live presentation can access the webcast here: https://app.webinar.net/wAoX6Qm6lRx.

A replay of the 2023 Analyst Day webcast will also 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 32,000 miles of pipelines system wide – including Transco, the nation’s largest volume and fastest growing pipeline – and handles approximately one third 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, NextGen Gas and other innovations at www.williams.com.
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The Williams Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(Millions, except per-share amounts)
Revenues:
Service revenues$6,536 $6,001 $5,924 
Service revenues – commodity consideration260 238 129 
Product sales4,556 4,536 1,671 
Net gain (loss) on commodity derivatives(387)(148)(5)
Total revenues10,965 10,627 7,719 
Costs and expenses:
Product costs3,369 3,931 1,545 
Net processing commodity expenses88 101 68 
Operating and maintenance expenses1,817 1,548 1,326 
Depreciation and amortization expenses2,009 1,842 1,721 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses636 558 466 
Impairment of certain assets— 182 
Impairment of goodwill — — 187 
Other (income) expense – net28 14 22 
Total costs and expenses7,947 7,996 5,517 
Operating income (loss)3,018 2,631 2,202 
Equity earnings (losses)637 608 328 
Impairment of equity-method investments— — (1,046)
Other investing income (loss) – net16 
Interest incurred(1,167)(1,190)(1,192)
Interest capitalized20 11 20 
Other income (expense) – net18 (43)
Income (loss) before income taxes2,542 2,073 277 
Less: Provision (benefit) for income taxes425 511 79 
Net income (loss)2,117 1,562 198 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests68 45 (13)
Net income (loss) attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc.2,049 1,517 211 
Less: Preferred stock dividends
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$2,046 $1,514 $208 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$1.68 $1.25 $.17 
Weighted-average shares (thousands)1,218,362 1,215,221 1,213,631 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders$1.67 $1.24 $.17 
Weighted-average shares (thousands)1,222,672 1,218,215 1,215,165 


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The Williams Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheet

December 31,
20222021
(Millions, except per-share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$152 $1,680 
Trade accounts and other receivables2,729 1,986 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(6)(8)
Trade accounts and other receivables – net2,723 1,978 
Inventories320 379 
Derivative assets323 301 
Other current assets and deferred charges279 211 
Total current assets3,797 4,549 
Investments5,065 5,127 
Property, plant, and equipment – net30,889 29,258 
Intangible assets – net of accumulated amortization7,363 7,402 
Regulatory assets, deferred charges, and other1,319 1,276 
Total assets$48,433 $47,612 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$2,327 $1,746 
Derivative liabilities316 166 
Accrued and other current liabilities1,270 1,035 
Commercial paper350 — 
Long-term debt due within one year627 2,025 
Total current liabilities4,890 4,972 
Long-term debt21,927 21,650 
Deferred income tax liabilities2,887 2,453 
Regulatory liabilities, deferred income, and other4,684 4,436 
Contingent liabilities and commitments
Equity:
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock ($1 par value; 30 million shares authorized at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 35,000 shares issued at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021)
35 35 
Common stock ($1 par value; 1,470 million shares authorized at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 1,253 million shares issued at December 31, 2022 and 1,250 million shares issued at December 31, 2021)
1,253 1,250 
Capital in excess of par value24,542 24,449 
Retained deficit(13,271)(13,237)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(24)(33)
Treasury stock, at cost (35 million shares of common stock)
(1,050)(1,041)
Total stockholders’ equity11,485 11,423 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries2,560 2,678 
Total equity14,045 14,101 
Total liabilities and equity$48,433 $47,612 

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The Williams Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(Millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$2,117 $1,562 $198 
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization2,009 1,842 1,721 
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes431 509 108 
Equity (earnings) losses(637)(608)(328)
Distributions from equity-method investees865 757 653 
Impairment of goodwill— — 187 
Impairment of equity-method investments— — 1,046 
Impairment of certain assets— 182 
Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments249 109 — 
Inventory write-downs161 15 17 
Amortization of stock-based awards73 81 52 
Cash provided (used) by changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(733)(545)(2)
Inventories(110)(139)(28)
Other current assets and deferred charges(33)(63)11 
Accounts payable410 643 (7)
Accrued and other current liabilities209 58 (309)
Changes in current and noncurrent derivative assets and liabilities94 (277)(4)
Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities(216)(1)(1)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities4,889 3,945 3,496 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper – net345 — — 
Proceeds from long-term debt1,755 2,155 3,899 
Payments of long-term debt(2,876)(894)(3,841)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock54 
Common dividends paid(2,071)(1,992)(1,941)
Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests(204)(187)(185)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests18 
Payments for debt issuance costs(17)(26)(20)
Other – net(46)(16)(13)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities(3,042)(942)(2,085)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant, and equipment:
Capital expenditures (1)
(2,253)(1,239)(1,239)
Dispositions – net
(30)(8)(36)
Contributions in aid of construction12 52 37 
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired(933)(151)— 
Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments(166)(115)(325)
Other – net(5)(4)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities(3,375)(1,465)(1,558)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(1,528)1,538 (147)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year1,680 142 289 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$152 $1,680 $142 
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(1) Increases to property, plant, and equipment$(2,394)$(1,305)$(1,160)
Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities141 66 (79)
Capital expenditures$(2,253)$(1,239)$(1,239)
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Transmission & Gulf of Mexico
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Regulated interstate natural gas transportation, storage, and other revenues (1)
$708 $693 $706 $739 $2,846 $730 $717 $734 $758 $2,939 
Gathering, processing, storage and transportation revenues86 90 74 94 344 82 84 99 100 365 
Other fee revenues (1)
18 21 
Commodity margins12 35 15 11 10 43 
Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments— — — — — — — (1)— 
Operating and administrative costs (1)
(198)(197)(215)(226)(836)(202)(227)(238)(239)(906)
Other segment income (expenses) - net (1)
16 33 19 17 (22)19 
Impairment of certain assets— (2)— — (2)— — — — — 
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
47 46 45 45 183 48 45 50 50 193 
Modified EBITDA660 646 630 685 2,621 697 652 638 687 2,674 
Adjustments— — — — — 33 13 46 
Adjusted EBITDA$660 $648 $630 $685 $2,623 $697 $652 $671 $700 $2,720 
Statistics for Operated Assets
Natural Gas Transmission (4)
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line
Avg. daily transportation volumes (MMdth)14.1 13.1 13.8 14.2 13.8 15.0 13.5 14.7 14.2 14.4 
Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (MMdth) 18.6 18.3 18.7 19.2 18.7 19.3 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.2 
Northwest Pipeline LLC
Avg. daily transportation volumes (MMdth)2.8 2.2 2.0 2.6 2.4 2.8 2.1 2.0 2.9 2.5 
Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (MMdth) 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 
Gulfstream - Non-consolidated
Avg. daily transportation volumes (MMdth)1.0 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.2 0.9 1.3 1.4 1.1 1.3 
Avg. daily firm reserved capacity (MMdth) 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 
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 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 0.49 0.46 0.47 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)29 26 28 33 29 31 31 26 26 28 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)
Crude oil transportation volumes (Mbbls/d)130 151 120 135 134 110 124 125 118 119 
Non-consolidated (3)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d) 0.36 0.40 0.29 0.36 0.35 0.39 0.37 0.41 0.42 0.40 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d) 0.37 0.40 0.29 0.36 0.35 0.38 0.37 0.41 0.42 0.40 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)28 31 21 27 27 28 26 29 29 28 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)11 10 
(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for tracked or reimbursable charges.
(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.
(4) Tbtu converted to MMdth at one trillion British thermal units = one million dekatherms.
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Northeast G&P
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Gathering, processing, transportation, and fractionation revenues$311 $315 $340 $342 $1,308 $323 $350 $354 $368 $1,395 
Other fee revenues (1)
25 25 26 27 103 27 27 27 46 127 
Commodity margins— (2)— 10 
Operating and administrative costs (1)
(89)(86)(94)(103)(372)(85)(102)(101)(97)(385)
Other segment income (expenses) - net(1)(7)(3)(3)(14)(3)— (1)(1)(5)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments153 162 175 192 682 150 174 182 148 654 
Modified EBITDA402 409 442 459 1,712 418 450 464 464 1,796 
Adjustments— — — — — — — — — — 
Adjusted EBITDA$402 $409 $442 $459 $1,712 $418 $450 $464 $464 $1,796 
Statistics for Operated Assets and non-operated 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 4.22 4.31 4.19 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)1.41 1.62 1.64 1.62 1.57 1.46 1.70 1.74 1.70 1.65 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)102 115 121 120 115 110 118 125 127 120 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)— 
Non-consolidated (3)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)6.62 6.76 6.92 6.84 6.79 6.62 6.76 6.58 6.48 6.61 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)0.87 0.87 0.79 0.73 0.82 0.66 0.76 0.66 0.77 0.71 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)60 58 56 51 56 50 53 45 56 51 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)
(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for reimbursable charges.
(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 non-operated Blue Racer Midstream.

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West
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear 1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Net gathering, processing, transportation, storage, and fractionation revenues$269 $285 $302 $313 $1,169 $317 $360 $397 $401 $1,475 
Other fee revenues (1)
21 23 
Commodity margins31 26 21 22 100 23 25 27 27 102 
Operating and administrative costs (1)
(109)(113)(108)(112)(442)(112)(133)(128)(133)(506)
Other segment income (expenses) - net— (1)11 (2)(1)(1)(6)(7)(15)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
25 22 27 31 105 27 31 41 33 132 
Modified EBITDA222 223 257 259 961 260 288 337 326 1,211 
Adjustments— — — — — — — — 
Adjusted EBITDA$222 $223 $257 $259 $961 $260 $296 $337 $326 $1,219 
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 5.20 5.50 5.19 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d)1.20 1.20 1.29 1.22 1.23 1.13 1.14 1.21 1.10 1.15 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)36 39 49 43 41 47 49 45 32 43 
NGL equity sales (Mbbls/d)13 16 19 15 16 17 18 13 14 
Non-consolidated (4)
Gathering volumes (Bcf/d)0.27 0.30 0.28 0.28 0.29 0.28 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.29 
Plant inlet natural gas volumes (Bcf/d) 0.27 0.30 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.29 0.28 
NGL production (Mbbls/d)24 32 32 32 29 31 32 34 32 33 
NGL and Crude Oil Transportation volumes (Mbbls/d) (5)
85 101 119 132 109 118 144 172 151 146 
(1) Excludes certain amounts associated with revenues and operating costs for reimbursable charges.
(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 were calculated over the period owned. Volumes for 2nd quarter 2022 and year-to-date 2022 if averaged over the entire period would have been 4.68 Bcf/d and 4.72 Bcf/d, respectively.
(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 Overland Pass Pipeline Company and Rocky Mountain Midstream.
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Gas & NGL Marketing Services
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear 1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Commodity margins$95 $13 $46 $11 $165 $100 $23 $39 $161 $323 
Other fee revenues— — 
Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments— (3)(294)188 (109)(57)(288)66 (274)
Operating and administrative costs(3)(3)(14)(17)(37)(31)(23)(24)(18)(96)
Other segment income (expenses) - net— — — — — — (1)(1)
Modified EBITDA93 8 (262)183 22 13 (282)20 209 (40)
Adjustments (1)
— — 296 (172)124 52 288 18 (60)298 
Adjusted EBITDA$93 $8 $34 $11 $146 $65 $6 $38 $149 $258 
Statistics
Product Sales Volumes
Natural Gas (Bcf/d)(2)
1.05 0.94 7.98 7.71 7.70 7.96 6.66 7.11 7.05 7.20 
NGLs (Mbbls/d)233 216 229 229 227 246 234 267 254 250 
(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. Year-to-date volumes for 2021 would have been 4.45 Bcf/d if averaged over the entire year.
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Other
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Service revenues$$$$$32 $$$$$24 
Net realized product sales56 49 105 103 313 96 142 180 184 602 
Net unrealized gain (loss) from derivative instruments— (5)(15)20 — (66)47 29 15 25 
Operating and administrative costs(25)(26)(58)(43)(152)(33)(57)(62)(59)(211)
Other segment income (expenses) - net(5)(6)(2)(2)(15)(1)— (13)(6)
Modified EBITDA33 20 38 87 178 5 139 140 150 434 
Adjustments19 (18)15 66 (47)(13)(15)(9)
Adjusted EBITDA$38 $29 $57 $69 $193 $71 $92 $127 $135 $425 
Statistics
Net Product Sales Volumes
Natural Gas (Bcf/d)0.07 0.14 0.17 0.14 0.13 0.12 0.19 0.27 0.31 0.22 
NGLs (Mbbls/d)
Crude Oil (Mbbls/d)
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Capital Expenditures and Investments
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Capital expenditures:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$109 $209 $172 $173 $663 $125 $129 $637 $358 $1,249 
Northeast G&P40 46 41 22 149 40 30 52 92 214 
West33 76 49 45 203 61 82 94 226 463 
Other78 94 10 42 224 65 74 58 130 327 
Total (1)
$260 $425 $272 $282 $1,239 $291 $315 $841 $806 $2,253 
Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$$$$12 $26 $16 $26 $11 $17 $70 
Northeast G&P11 24 30 24 89 32 18 28 86 
Other— — — — — — 10 
Total$14 $30 $35 $36 $115 $56 $44 $40 $26 $166 
Summary:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$112 $215 $177 $185 $689 $141 $155 $648 $375 $1,319 
Northeast G&P51 70 71 46 238 72 48 80 100 300 
West33 76 49 45 203 61 82 94 226 463 
Other78 94 10 42 224 73 74 59 131 337 
Total$274 $455 $307 $318 $1,354 $347 $359 $881 $832 $2,419 
Capital investments:
Increases to property, plant, and equipment$263 $430 $308 $304 $1,305 $260 $382 $907 $845 $2,394 
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired— — 126 25 151 — 933 — — 933 
Purchases of and contributions to equity-method investments14 30 35 36 115 56 44 40 26 166 
Purchases of other long-term investments— — — — 11 
Total$277 $460 $469 $371 $1,577 $316 $1,362 $950 $876 $3,504 
(1) Increases to property, plant, and equipment
$263 $430 $308 $304 $1,305 $260 $382 $907 $845 $2,394 
Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities(3)(5)(36)(22)(66)31 (67)(66)(39)(141)
Capital expenditures$260 $425 $272 $282 $1,239 $291 $315 $841 $806 $2,253 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests$$$— $$$$$$$18 
Contributions in aid of construction$19 $17 $10 $$52 $(3)$$$$12 
Proceeds from disposition of equity-method investments$— $$— $— $$— $— $$— $
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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.
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Reconciliation of Income (Loss) Attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. to Non-GAAP Adjusted Income
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Income (loss) attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders$425 $304 $164 $621 $1,514 $379 $400 $599 $668 $2,046 
Income (loss) - diluted earnings (loss) per common share (1)
$.35 $.25 $.13 $.51 $1.24 $.31 $.33 $.49 $.55 $1.67 
Adjustments:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico
Loss related to Eminence storage cavern abandonments and monitoring$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $19 $12 $31 
Regulatory liability charges associated with decrease in Transco’s estimated deferred state income tax rate— — — — — — — 15 — 15 
Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments— — — — — — — (1)— 
Impairment of certain assets— — — — — — — — 
Total Transmission & Gulf of Mexico adjustments— — — — — 33 13 46 
West
Trace acquisition costs— — — — — — — — 
Total West adjustments— — — — — — — — 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services
Amortization of purchase accounting inventory fair value adjustment— — 16 18 15 — — — 15 
Impact of volatility on NGL linefill transactions (2)
— — — — — (20)— 23 
Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments
— — 294 (188)106 57 288 (5)(66)274 
Total Gas & NGL Marketing Services adjustments— — 296 (172)124 52 288 18 (60)298 
Other
Regulatory liability charge associated with decrease in Transco’s estimated deferred state income tax rate— — — — — — — — 
Expenses associated with Sequent acquisition and transition— — — — — — — 
Net unrealized (gain) loss from derivative instruments
— 16 (20)— 66 (47)(29)(15)(25)
Accrual for loss contingencies— — 10 — — 11 — 11 
Total Other adjustments19 (18)15 66 (47)(13)(15)(9)
Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA11 315 (190)141 118 249 38 (62)343 
Adjustments below Modified EBITDA
Accelerated depreciation for decommissioning assets— 20 13 — 33 — — — — — 
Amortization of intangible assets from Sequent acquisition— — 21 (3)18 42 41 42 42 167 
Depreciation adjustment related to Eminence storage cavern abandonments— — — — — — — (1)— (1)
— 20 34 (3)51 42 41 41 42 166 
Total adjustments31 349 (193)192 160 290 79 (20)509 
Less tax effect for above items(1)(8)(87)48 (48)(40)(72)(17)(124)
Adjustments for tax-related items (3)
— — — — — — (134)(69)— (203)
Adjusted income available to common stockholders$429 $327 $426 $476 $1,658 $499 $484 $592 $653 $2,228 
Adjusted income - diluted earnings per common share (1)
$.35 $.27 $.35 $.39 $1.36 $.41 $.40 $.48 $.53 $1.82 
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 1,222,472 1,224,212 1,222,672 
(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) The second quarter of 2022 includes adjustments for 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. The third quarter of 2022 includes an unfavorable adjustment to reverse the net benefit primarily associated with a significant decrease in our estimated deferred state income tax rate, partially offset by an unfavorable revision to a state net operating loss carryforward.
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Reconciliation of "Net Income (Loss)" to “Modified EBITDA” and Non-GAAP “Adjusted EBITDA”
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions)1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr Year
Net income (loss)$435 $322 $173 $632 $1,562 $392 $407 $621 $697 $2,117 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes141 119 53 198 511 118 (45)96 256 425 
Interest expense294 298 292 295 1,179 286 281 291 289 1,147 
Equity (earnings) losses(131)(135)(157)(185)(608)(136)(163)(193)(145)(637)
Other investing (income) loss - net(2)(2)(2)(1)(7)(1)(2)(1)(12)(16)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
225 230 247 268 970 225 250 273 231 979 
Depreciation and amortization expenses
438 463 487 454 1,842 498 506 500 505 2,009 
Accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations for nonregulated operations
10 11 12 12 45 11 13 12 15 51 
Modified EBITDA$1,410 $1,306 $1,105 $1,673 $5,494 $1,393 $1,247 $1,599 $1,836 $6,075 
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$660 $646 $630 $685 $2,621 $697 $652 $638 $687 $2,674 
Northeast G&P402 409 442 459 1,712 418 450 464 464 1,796 
West222 223 257 259 961 260 288 337 326 1,211 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services93 (262)183 22 13 (282)20 209 (40)
Other33 20 38 87 178 139 140 150 434 
Total Modified EBITDA$1,410 $1,306 $1,105 $1,673 $5,494 $1,393 $1,247 $1,599 $1,836 $6,075 
Adjustments (1):
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$— $$— $— $$— $— $33 $13 $46 
West— — — — — — — — 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services(2)
— — 296 (172)124 52 288 18 (60)298 
Other19 (18)15 66 (47)(13)(15)(9)
Total Adjustments$5 $11 $315 $(190)$141 $118 $249 $38 $(62)$343 
Adjusted EBITDA:
Transmission & Gulf of Mexico$660 $648 $630 $685 $2,623 $697 $652 $671 $700 $2,720 
Northeast G&P402 409 442 459 1,712 418 450 464 464 1,796 
West222 223 257 259 961 260 296 337 326 1,219 
Gas & NGL Marketing Services93 34 11 146 65 38 149 258 
Other38 29 57 69 193 71 92 127 135 425 
Total Adjusted EBITDA$1,415 $1,317 $1,420 $1,483 $5,635 $1,511 $1,496 $1,637 $1,774 $6,418 
(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.

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Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Available Funds from Operations (AFFO)
(UNAUDITED)
20212022
(Dollars in millions, except coverage ratios)
1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrYear1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th 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 $1,490 $1,219 $4,889 
Exclude: Cash (provided) used by changes in:
Accounts receivable59 (9)488 545 794 (125)61 733 
Inventories, including write-downs50 54 12 124 (178)177 77 (127)(51)
Other current assets and deferred charges50 11 (4)63 65 (50)47 (29)33 
Accounts payable(38)(56)(476)(73)(643)138 (828)(53)333 (410)
Accrued and other current liabilities116 (130)(53)(58)149 (125)(191)(42)(209)
Changes in current and noncurrent derivative assets and liabilities25 236 10 277 (101)52 (37)(8)(94)
Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities10 (31)27 (5)67 65 73 11 216 
Preferred dividends paid(1)— (1)(1)(3)(1)— (1)(1)(3)
Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests(54)(41)(40)(52)(187)(37)(58)(46)(63)(204)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— 18 
Available funds from operations$1,029 $919 $1,080 $1,045 $4,073 $1,190 $1,130 $1,241 $1,357 $4,918 
Common dividends paid$498 $498 $498 $498 $1,992 $518 $517 $518 $518 $2,071 
Coverage ratio:
Available funds from operations divided by Common dividends paid2.07 1.85 2.17 2.10 2.04 2.30 2.19 2.40 2.62 2.37 
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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)
2023 Guidance
(Dollars in millions, except per-share amounts and coverage ratio)LowMid High
Net income (loss)$2,080 $2,230 $2,380 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes665715 765
Interest expense1,220 
Equity (earnings) losses(580)
Proportional Modified EBITDA of equity-method investments
930 
Depreciation and amortization expenses and accretion for asset retirement obligations associated with nonregulated operations
2,065 
Other(14)
Modified EBITDA$6,366 $6,566 $6,766 
EBITDA Adjustments34 
Adjusted EBITDA$6,400 $6,600 $6,800 
Net income (loss)$2,080 $2,230 $2,380 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests & preferred dividends100 
Net income (loss) attributable to The Williams Companies, Inc. available to common stockholders$1,980 $2,130 $2,280 
Adjustments:
Adjustments included in Modified EBITDA (1)
34 
Adjustments below Modified EBITDA (2)
59 
Allocation of adjustments to noncontrolling interests— 
Total adjustments93 
Less tax effect for above items(23)
Adjusted income available to common stockholders$2,050 $2,200 $2,350 
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share$1.67 $1.80 $1.92 
Weighted-average shares - diluted (millions)1,225 
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)$4,900 $5,100 $5,300 
Preferred dividends paid(3)
Dividends and distributions paid to noncontrolling interests(225)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests53 
Available funds from operations (AFFO)$4,725 $4,925 $5,125 
AFFO per common share$3.86 $4.02 $4.18 
Common dividends paid$2,190 
Coverage Ratio (AFFO/Common dividends paid)2.16x2.25x2.34x
(1) Includes transaction and transition costs associated with the MountainWest acquisition
(2) Includes amortization of Sequent intangible asset of $59 million

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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:

Levels of dividends to Williams stockholders;

Future credit ratings of Williams and its affiliates;

Amounts and nature of future capital expenditures;

Expansion and growth of our business and operations;

Expected in-service dates for capital projects;

Financial condition and liquidity;

Business strategy;

Cash flow from operations or results of operations;

Seasonality of certain business components;

Natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil prices, supply, and demand;

Demand for our services;

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:
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Availability of supplies, market demand, and volatility of prices;

Development and rate of adoption of alternative energy sources;

The impact of existing and future laws and regulations, the regulatory environment, environmental matters, and litigation, as well as our ability to obtain necessary permits and approvals, and achieve favorable rate proceeding outcomes;

Our exposure to the credit risk of our customers and counterparties;

Our ability to acquire new businesses and assets and successfully integrate those operations and assets into existing businesses as well as successfully expand our facilities, and to consummate asset sales on acceptable terms;

Whether we are able to successfully identify, evaluate, and timely execute our capital projects and investment opportunities;

The strength and financial resources of our competitors and the effects of competition;

The amount of cash distributions from and capital requirements of our investments and joint ventures in which we participate;

Whether we will be able to effectively execute our financing plan;

Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social, and governance practices;

The physical and financial risks associated with climate change;

The impacts of operational and developmental hazards and unforeseen interruptions;

The risks resulting from outbreaks or other public health crises, including COVID-19;

Risks associated with weather and natural phenomena, including climate conditions and physical damage to our facilities;

Acts of terrorism, cybersecurity incidents, and related disruptions;

Our costs and funding obligations for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans;

Changes in maintenance and construction costs, as well as our ability to obtain sufficient construction-related inputs, including skilled labor;

Inflation, interest rates, and general economic conditions (including future disruptions and volatility in the global credit markets and the impact of these events on customers and suppliers);

Risks related to financing, including restrictions stemming from debt agreements, future changes in credit ratings as determined by nationally recognized credit rating agencies, and the availability and cost of capital;

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The ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other oil exporting nations to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls and the impact on domestic production;

Changes in the current geopolitical situation, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine;

Changes in U.S. governmental administration and policies;

Whether we are able to pay current and expected levels of dividends;

Additional risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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, (b) Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 and other subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and (c) when filed with the SEC, Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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