TULSA, Okla., March 7, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) announced today that it has been recognized as the most admired company in the energy industry on FORTUNE's 2007 list of "America's Most Admired Companies."
"This recognition would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of our employees who make this a great company," said John W. Gibson, ONEOK chief executive officer. "Being ranked number one in the energy category is especially meaningful since this is only the second year we have been recognized as one of the most admired companies."
In the energy industry category, ONEOK ranked number one in use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, long-term investment and quality of products and services; number two in people management and financial soundness; and number three in innovation.
The annual corporate reputation report card, conducted by Hay Partners on behalf of FORTUNE magazine, surveys more than 600 companies in nearly 70 industries. It asks executives, directors and analysts to rate companies on eight criteria -- innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment and quality of products and services.
ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) is a diversified energy company. We are the general partner and own 45.7 percent of ONEOK Partners, L.P. (NYSE: OKS), one of the largest publicly traded limited partnerships, which is a leader in the gathering, processing, storage and transportation of natural gas in the U.S. and owns one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting much of the natural gas and NGL supply in the Mid-Continent with key market centers. ONEOK is among the largest natural gas distributors in the United States, serving more than 2 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Our energy services operation focuses primarily on marketing natural gas and related services throughout the U.S. ONEOK is a Fortune 500 company.
For information about ONEOK, Inc. visit the Web site: http://www.oneok.com .
Analyst Contact: Dan Harrison
918-588-7950
Media Contact: Megan Washbourne
918-588-7572
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