Williams Swallows Up MLP In $13.8 Billion Merger

摘要

After one successful merger, Williams Cos. Inc. (WMB) is back for seconds, bringing Williams Partners LP (WPZ) into the fold to form a midstream powerhouse in North America, the companies said May 13. Combined, the company is anticipated to be one of the largest and fastest-growing high-dividend paying C-Corps in the energy sector with an industry-leading dividend growth rate. Since its merger with subsidiary Access Midstream Partners LP, Williams already moves 30% of the nation’s natural gas through its pipelines.