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): May 8, 2007
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 of
incorporation or organization) File Number) 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 May 9, 2007, Tenneco Inc. announced that David A. Wardell has been
elected the company's senior vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. Karel Van Bael has been promoted to vice president and general
manager for the original equipment ride control business, Europe. Both
appointments are effective immediately. A copy of the company's press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued May 9, 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: May 9, 2007 By: /s/ David A. Wardell
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David A. Wardell
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary