UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2007
TENNECO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-12387 76-0515284
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of
incorporation or organization) Incorporation
Identification No.)
500 NORTH FIELD DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 482-5000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
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(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 30, 2007, Tenneco Inc. announced its third quarter 2007
results of operations. Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K presents
the company's press release, including the company's consolidated statements of
income, balance sheets and statements of cash flows for the periods ended
September 30, 2006 and 2007, as released by the company on October 30, 2007. The
comparative 2006 results reflect adjustments made in the company's restated
financial statements filed with the SEC in August 2007. Exhibit 99.1 also
includes information regarding the company's scheduled conference call to
discuss the company's results of operations for the third quarter of 2007, as
well as other matters that may impact the company's outlook. Exhibit 99.1 is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued October 30, 2007
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TENNECO INC.
Date: October 30, 2007 By: /s/ David A. Wardell
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David A. Wardell
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary