Director at Williams (NYSE: WMB) receives 3,415-share stock grant

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Tyson Jesse J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. director Jesse J. Tyson received a grant of 3,415 shares of common stock as a compensation-related award. This award increased his direct holdings to 25,342.833 shares of common stock. A related footnote states his reported holdings include 2,738 stock units for the 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Tyson Jesse J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,415	$73.04	$249K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,342.833 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,415 shares Shares owned after transaction: 25,342.833 shares Stock units (2026 annual grant): 2,738 units +1 more

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Shares granted 3,415 shares Common stock grant to director Jesse J. Tyson

Shares owned after transaction 25,342.833 shares Direct holdings following the grant

Stock units (2026 annual grant) 2,738 units Included in reported holdings per footnote

Dividend equivalents on stock units 677 units Included in reported holdings per footnote

Key Terms

stock units, dividend equivalents, Section 16, Rule 16a-11, +1 more

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stock units financial

"Includes 2,738 stock units for 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units"

Stock units are individual pieces of ownership in a company, like slices of a pie that together make up the whole business. They matter to investors because each unit represents a claim on the company’s assets, profits and sometimes voting power, and changes in the number or value of these units affect ownership percentages, potential dividends and share dilution — all of which influence an investment’s worth.

dividend equivalents financial

"Includes 2,738 stock units for 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

Section 16 regulatory

"which are exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11"

Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

Rule 16a-11 regulatory

"which are exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11"

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/30/2026 - 02:42 PM

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Tyson Jesse J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

ONE WILLIAMS CENTER

(Street)

TULSA

OKLAHOMA

74172

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/28/2026	04/28/2026	A		3,415⁽¹⁾	A	$73.04	25,342.833	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 2,738 stock units for 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units, which are exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11.

Remarks:

	Marium Hannon, Attorney-In-Fact	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WMB director Jesse J. Tyson report on this Form 4?

Jesse J. Tyson reported acquiring 3,415 shares of Williams common stock as a grant or award. This is a compensation-related equity grant, not an open-market purchase, and forms part of his overall equity stake in the company.

How many Williams (WMB) shares does Jesse J. Tyson hold after this grant?

After the award, Jesse J. Tyson directly holds 25,342.833 shares of Williams common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position reported in the Form 4 following the 3,415-share grant transaction.

Was the WMB insider transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award of 3,415 shares, coded "A" on the Form 4. It represents a compensation-related acquisition of Williams common stock rather than an open-market purchase by the director.

What do the stock units and dividend equivalents in the WMB Form 4 footnote mean?

The footnote explains that Tyson’s reported holdings include 2,738 stock units for the 2026 annual grant and 677 dividend equivalents on stock units. These units are exempt from Section 16 reporting under Rule 16a-11 but still represent additional equity-linked compensation.

Does this Williams (WMB) Form 4 indicate any derivative option exercises?

No, the Form 4 only reports a non-derivative acquisition of common stock through a grant of 3,415 shares. The derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no options, warrants, or other derivative securities were exercised or converted in this filing.