Williams Companies Inc. (NYSE: WMB) will acquire Williams Partners LP (NYSE: WPZ) in an all stock deal valued at approximately $13.8 billion. Shares of Williams Cos. climbed $2.70 to $52.80 while Williams Partners stock jumped $10.29 to $57.69.
Williams Cos. to buy Williams Partners
May 13, 2015 at 14:57 PM EDT