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): February 28, 2006
TENNECO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-12387 76-0515284
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) of 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
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following provisions:
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On February 28, 2006, Tenneco Inc. announced that it is expanding its
operations in China with investment in both manufacturing and engineering
facilities. The company is scheduled to open its first solely-owned operation in
China, an elastomer manufacturing facility in Suzhou, in June 2006. In addition,
the company is extending its joint venture with Shanghai Tractor and Engine
Company, a subsidiary of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., by establishing an
engineering center to develop automotive exhaust products. The engineering
center is scheduled to open at the end of 2006. Finally, the company has agreed
to increase its ownership stake in the Beijing Monroe Shock Co. (a joint venture
with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp.) from its current 51% to 65%. This
increased investment is subject to governmental approval. These investments are
described in more detail in the company's press release, dated February 28,
2006, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued February 28, 2006
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: February 28, 2006 By: /s/ Timothy R. Donovan
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Timothy R. Donovan
Executive Vice President
and General Counsel