Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) director receives 2,785 stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lloyd W. Helms Jr., a director of Williams Companies, received a grant of 2,785 time-based restricted stock units on August 5, 2026. Each unit converts into one share of common stock at a reference value of $71.81 per share, bringing his reported direct holdings to 2,785 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,785 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Helms Lloyd W Jr

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	2,785	$71.81	$200K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,785 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Time-based restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,785 shares of Common Stock Grant reference price per share: $71.81 Total shares after transaction: 2,785 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 2,785 shares of Common Stock Grant/award acquisition reported on August 5, 2026

Grant reference price per share $71.81 Per-share value associated with the 2,785-share award

Total shares after transaction 2,785 shares Reported direct holdings following the grant

Transaction date August 5, 2026 Date of the time-based restricted stock unit grant

Key Terms

Time-based restricted stock units, one-for-one basis

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Time-based restricted stock units financial

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

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

one-for-one basis financial

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

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Williams Companies (WMB) director Lloyd W. Helms Jr. report?

Lloyd W. Helms Jr. reported receiving a grant of 2,785 time-based restricted stock units. These units represent rights to receive Williams Companies common shares and are reported as a grant or award acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Williams Companies (WMB) shares were involved in Lloyd W. Helms Jr.’s Form 4 filing?

The filing reports an award tied to 2,785 shares of common stock. After this grant, Helms’ reported direct holdings total 2,785 shares, reflecting the newly awarded time-based restricted stock units that will convert into common stock.

At what price were the Williams Companies (WMB) restricted stock units for Lloyd W. Helms Jr. valued?

The award for Lloyd W. Helms Jr. references a value of $71.81 per share for the 2,785 units. This figure is a per-share reference value associated with the grant, not an open-market trade execution price.

What kind of equity did Lloyd W. Helms Jr. receive from Williams Companies (WMB)?

He received time-based restricted stock units that convert into Williams Companies common stock on a one-for-one basis. These units generally vest over time, after which they deliver an equivalent number of common shares.

Was Lloyd W. Helms Jr.’s Williams Companies (WMB) equity grant under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, so the transaction is not reported as executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan. It is disclosed simply as a grant or award acquisition.

What are Lloyd W. Helms Jr.’s Williams Companies (WMB) holdings after this grant?

Following the reported grant, Lloyd W. Helms Jr. is shown with 2,785 shares of Williams Companies common stock held directly. This total reflects the newly awarded time-based restricted stock units that will convert into common shares.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Helms Lloyd W Jr

(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)
08/05/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	08/05/2026	08/05/2026	A		2,785	A	$71.81	2,785	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

Explanation of Responses:

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

Remarks:

	Cheryl L. Mahon, Attorney-in-fact	08/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)