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Williams Communications Group, Inc.
NYSE: WCG
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Williams $1.2 bln debt sale may require more fuel
Aug 15 2001 02:26 PM PDT

Apco Argentina names Williams exec as CEO
Aug 06 2001 11:57 AM PDT

McLeodUSA, Williams ink network services pact
Aug 02 2001 11:46 AM PDT

Williams Communications posts second-quarter loss
Aug 01 2001 04:34 AM PDT

Junk bonds -- even in telecom -- may offer hope
Jul 20 2001 12:47 PM PDT

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 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
Global Crossing Completes Its Global Network, Shares Trade Higher
Jun 21 2001 02:32 PM PDT

Not So Pushy
Jun 18 2001 08:37 AM PDT

Investors Cashing In Their Chips
May 23 2001 09:22 AM PDT

Labor Pains
May 08 2001 09:21 AM PDT

Jobs Report Sends Stocks Whirling
May 04 2001 08:45 AM PDT

 PROFILE
Williams Communications Group puts fiber in the diets of communications providers. The company's Network unit operates a nationwide fiber-optic network to provide data, Internet, video, and voice transmission services to telecom carriers, ISPs, utilities, and other service providers. The Broadband Media unit offers distribution and management of digital assets and related information through Vyvx Services; the Strategic Investments unit holds interests in South American communications businesses. The Williams Companies has spun off almost all of its 85% stake to shareholders. Williams sold its Solutions unit, which offered communications equipment and network services.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Williams Takes Stake In Epoch Internet
Date Announced: 09.13.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 27
Description: Telecommunications company takes stake in hosting and connectivity service.

 TRACKERS
Jun. 25, 2001 - LAYOFF TRACKER
laid off
Description: Trimming fewer than 500 positions. The company will not be able to release the exact number of affected positions for some time. Layoffs could affect as much as 10% of its staff.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 839.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (58.5)%
Employees: 10,642
Revenue per employee: $78,847.96

 KEY PEOPLE
• Howard E. Janzen
    CEO
• Scott E. Schubert
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
One Williams Center, 26th Floor
Tulsa, OK 74172
US
Phone: 918-573-2000
Fax: 918-573-2296
Online: Web Site

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