Williams Companies (WMB) director reports bona fide gift of 16,400 shares

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

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BERGSTROM STEPHEN W

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	16,400	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 198,605 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 16,400 shares Gift price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 198,605 shares +2 more

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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

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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"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

BERGSTROM STEPHEN W

(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)
05/19/2026

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	05/19/2026	05/19/2026	G		16,400	D	$0	198,605	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:

Remarks:

	Cheryl L. Mahon, Attorney-in-fact	05/20/2026
	** 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)

FAQ

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.

How many WILLIAMS COMPANIES (WMB) shares did Stephen W. Bergstrom gift?

Stephen W. Bergstrom gifted 16,400 shares of WILLIAMS COMPANIES Common Stock. This transfer is recorded as a bona fide gift with no sale proceeds, reflecting a personal share disposition rather than an open‑market trade or option exercise.

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.