[8-K] Oneok, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley Finance LLC, guaranteed by Morgan Stanley, intends to issue Fixed-Income Buffered Auto-Callable Securities linked to the S&P 500 Futures 40% Intraday 4% Decrement VT Index (ticker SPXF40D4). The securities offer a fixed coupon of 7.00%-8.00% per annum paid monthly and mature on 1 August 2030, unless automatically redeemed earlier.

Auto-call feature: beginning 12 months after issuance and on each monthly determination date thereafter, the notes will be redeemed at par (plus the coupon) if the index closes at or above its initial level (100%). Once called, no further payments are due.

Downside protection: at maturity, investors receive full principal repayment so long as the index has not fallen by more than the 15% buffer. Below this threshold, repayment is reduced 1-for-1, exposing holders to up to an 85% maximum loss.

Pricing details: • Pricing date: 28 July 2025 • Settlement/Maturity: 1 Aug 2030 • Estimated value: $920.10 (± $55) per $1,000 face, reflecting issuance costs and Morgan Stanley’s internal models • CUSIP: 61778NBH3

Key risks called out by the issuer

• No participation in any index appreciation beyond par.
• Potential early redemption limits total coupon receipts.
• Full exposure to Morgan Stanley credit risk; MSFL has no independent assets.
• Index-specific risks: 4% annual decrement drag, leverage, short operating history (inception 30 Aug 2024).

Tax treatment and other detailed structural provisions are summarized in the preliminary pricing supplement (SEC link provided) and should be reviewed before investing.

Positive

• High fixed coupon of 7–8% p.a. provides predictable income if the note is not called.
• 15% downside buffer shields principal against moderate index declines at maturity.
• Monthly auto-call feature can return capital quickly in flat or rising markets.

Negative

• No upside participation; return is capped at par plus coupons.
• Estimated value ($920.10) is materially below face, implying up-front value transfer to issuer.
• Early redemption risk limits total coupon accrual, potentially reducing effective yield.
• Credit risk to Morgan Stanley; MSFL has no independent assets.
• Index decrement of 4% drags performance and increases buffer breach probability.
• Lack of exchange listing may lead to illiquidity and wider bid-ask spreads.

Insights

Structured Products Analyst

TL;DR: High coupon and modest 15% buffer attractive, but low estimated value and auto-call cap returns; overall neutral for MS equity.

The note targets yield-seeking investors. A 7-8% fixed coupon beats risk-free rates, yet the estimated value at only ~92% of face implies an 8% initial cost load. Monthly auto-call at 100% restricts duration when markets rise, capping earned yield. From the issuer’s perspective, the structure monetises investors’ hunt for income while transferring equity downside and funding benefits to Morgan Stanley. Because volumes of such notes are typically modest relative to Morgan Stanley’s balance sheet, the offering is not materially accretive or dilutive to MS earnings; hence, I view the announcement as neutral for shareholders.

Risk Analyst

TL;DR: Buyers take concentrated product, liquidity and credit risk for capped upside; buffer offers limited protection.

The 15% buffer mitigates moderate index declines but leaves investors exposed beyond that, as illustrated by a potential $450 loss at a 45% index drop. The 4% decrement inherently drags index performance, making buffer breaches likelier versus the parent S&P 500. Early redemption risk creates reinvestment uncertainty. Secondary market may trade at discounts given the $920 indicative value and lack of listing. Credit-spread widening at Morgan Stanley would directly erode market value. These factors render the note suitable only for investors comfortable with structured credit risk.

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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) June 30, 2025

ONEOK, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oklahoma

001-13643

73-1520922

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

100 West Fifth Street; Tulsa, OK

(Address of principal executive offices)

74103

(Zip code)

(918) 588-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value of $0.01			OKE			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

The information disclosed in these Items 7.01 and 9.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 7.01						Regulation FD Disclosure
						On June 30, 2025, we announced we will release second quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on August 4, 2025, and will hold a conference call and live webcast at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Central Time) on August 5, 2025. The call will be carried live on ONEOK’s website. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01						Financial Statements and Exhibits
			(d)			Exhibits
Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						News release issued by ONEOK, Inc. dated June 30, 2025.
104						Cover page interactive data file (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101).

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SIGNATURES

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

									ONEOK, Inc.
Date:			July 1, 2025			By:			/s/ Walter S. Hulse III
									Walter S. Hulse III Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development

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FAQ

What is the ticker symbol for the index underlying Morgan Stanley's SPXF40D4 buffered securities?

The securities are linked to the S&P 500 Futures 40% Intraday 4% Decrement VT Index (ticker SPXF40D4).

How often can the SPXF40D4 notes be automatically called?

Starting 12 months after issuance, the notes are evaluated monthly; if the index closes at or above its initial level, they are redeemed at par.

What coupon rate do the Morgan Stanley buffered auto-callable securities pay?

The securities pay a fixed coupon of 7.00% to 8.00% per annum, distributed monthly.

How much principal protection do investors have in these notes?

There is a 15% buffer; if the index falls ≤15% at maturity, investors receive full principal. Losses accrue 1-for-1 below that level, up to an 85% maximum loss.

What is the estimated value of the SPXF40D4 buffered securities at pricing?

Morgan Stanley estimates the value at $920.10 per $1,000 note, within ±$55, reflecting issuance and hedging costs.

Are the securities listed on an exchange for secondary trading?

No, the notes will not be listed; secondary trading, if any, will be limited and may occur at prices below face value.