Williams Companies director gifts 16,400 shares
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. director Stephen W. Bergstrom reported a bona fide gift of 16,400 shares of Common Stock on May 19, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. director Stephen W. Bergstrom reported a bona fide gift of 16,400 shares of Common Stock on May 19, 2026. The shares were transferred at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash disposition. After this gift, Bergstrom directly holds 198,605 shares of Williams Companies common stock.
Insider Trade Summary
16,400 shares gifted
Gift
1 txn
Insider
BERGSTROM STEPHEN W
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Common Stock | 16,400 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 198,605 shares (Direct)
Key Figures
Shares gifted: 16,400 shares
Gift price per share: $0.00 per share
Shares held after transaction: 198,605 shares
+2 more
5 metrics
Shares gifted
16,400 shares
Common Stock gifted on May 19, 2026
Gift price per share
$0.00 per share
Reported transaction price for gifted shares
Shares held after transaction
198,605 shares
Direct ownership following the gift
Transaction code
G (bona fide gift)
Indicates a gift disposition, not a sale
Transaction direction
dispose
Classification of the gift transfer
Key Terms
Bona fide gift, Common Stock, Form 4, transaction code G, +1 more
5 terms
Bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift" for the 16,400-share transfer"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for the shares transferred as a gift"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) reporting the gift transaction"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
transaction code G regulatory
"transaction_code: "G" identifying the transfer as a bona fide gift"
direct ownership financial
"ownership_type: "direct" for Bergstrom’s post-transaction holdings"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) disclose for Stephen W. Bergstrom?
WILLIAMS COMPANIES director Stephen W. Bergstrom reported a bona fide gift of 16,400 shares of Common Stock. The Form 4 shows this as a non-cash transfer at $0.00 per share, categorized under transaction code G for a gift disposition.
What are Stephen W. Bergstrom’s WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) holdings after the reported gift?
Following the gift transaction, Stephen W. Bergstrom directly holds 198,605 shares of WILLIAMS COMPANIES Common Stock. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 and represents his remaining direct ownership position after the 16,400-share gift.
What does transaction code G mean in the WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) Form 4?
Transaction code G on the WILLIAMS COMPANIES Form 4 identifies a bona fide gift. In this filing, it indicates that 16,400 WMB shares were transferred as a gift, not bought or sold on the open market, and no cash consideration was reported.
Was the WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) insider transaction a market sale or a non-cash transfer?
The transaction was a non-cash transfer recorded as a bona fide gift. The Form 4 reports 16,400 WMB shares moved at $0.00 per share, confirming it was not an open‑market sale or purchase but a gift disposition of existing holdings.
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