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  • As of June 30, 2026, We Had Outstanding Indebtedness of Approximately $30.8 Billion (new) — The company carries a substantial debt load of $30.8 billion, which increases risk for noteholders.
  • The Notes Are Not Guaranteed By Our Subsidiaries and Our Subsidiaries Are Generally Not Prohibited Under the Indenture From Incurring Additional Indebtedness (new) — Structural subordination means noteholders rank behind subsidiary creditors in a bankruptcy, a key credit risk.
NYSE: WMB WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. 424B5

Williams Companies files preliminary prospectus for senior notes offering with terms left blank

Filed September 8, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    The offering consists of four series of senior notes, but principal amounts, interest rates, and maturity dates are not yet specified in this preliminary supplement.

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    Net proceeds will be used to repay commercial paper and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.

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    As of June 30, 2026, Williams had $30.8 billion of outstanding debt, including $7.0 billion at subsidiaries, and $910 million of commercial paper outstanding.

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Figures/quotes linked to EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Sep 8, 2026 · How we verify