Williams (WMB) EVP receives common stock and RSU equity awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams Companies Executive Vice President Robert R. Wingo reported equity awards consisting of 18,007 restricted stock units and 19,052 shares of common stock, each valued at $72.17 per share on February 19, 2026. Time-based RSUs convert into common stock one-for-one, while performance-based RSUs vest over three-year financial metrics with payout ranging from 0% to 200% of the awarded units.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wingo Robert R.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE WILLIAMS CENTER

(Street)

TULSA OK 74172

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. [ WMB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	02/19/2026	02/19/2026	A		19,052	A	$72.17	56,569	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)	$0	02/19/2026		A	V	18,007		02/19/2029	02/19/2029	Common Stock	18,007	$72.17	18,007	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Time-based restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Performance-based restricted stock units. Vesting is subject to applicable grant agreement and Compensation and Management Development Committee certification that the Company has met the applicable three year performance measures for certain financial metrics not solely tied to the market price of issuer securities. The payout will range from 0 percent to 200 percent of the awarded number of units.

Remarks:

	Marium Hannon, Attorney-In-Fact	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) report for Robert R. Wingo?

Robert R. Wingo, an Executive Vice President at Williams Companies, reported equity awards rather than open-market trades. He acquired 18,007 restricted stock units and 19,052 shares of common stock at $72.17 per share as part of his compensation on February 19, 2026.

Were the WMB insider transactions by Robert R. Wingo purchases or awards?

The transactions were grants or awards, not open-market purchases or sales. Both entries use transaction code “A,” defined as a grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating compensation-related stock and restricted stock unit awards, rather than discretionary trading in Williams Companies (WMB) shares.

How many Williams (WMB) restricted stock units did Robert R. Wingo receive?

Robert R. Wingo received 18,007 restricted stock units in Williams Companies. Time-based units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, while performance-based units vest only if three-year financial performance goals are certified, with a potential payout from 0% to 200%.

What common stock award did Robert R. Wingo report in Williams (WMB)?

He reported an award of 19,052 shares of Williams common stock at a reference value of $72.17 per share. After this grant, his directly held common stock position increased to 56,569 shares, according to the ownership figures reported following the transaction.

How do Williams (WMB) performance-based restricted stock units work in this filing?

The filing describes performance-based restricted stock units whose vesting depends on three-year financial metrics. Vesting requires a grant agreement and Compensation and Management Development Committee certification, with the payout ranging from 0% to 200% of the originally awarded number of units.

What is the conversion rate for Williams (WMB) time-based restricted stock units?

Time-based restricted stock units granted to Robert R. Wingo convert into Williams common stock on a one-for-one basis. This means each vested unit becomes a single share of common stock, aligning his compensation with the company’s equity over the vesting period.