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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2008
TENNECO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware
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1-12387
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76-0515284 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer of |
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Incorporation Identification No.) |
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| 500 NORTH FIELD DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
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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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01 Other.
On May 30, 2008, Tenneco Inc. announced that it closed on the purchase of certain ride control
assets and inventory from Delphi Automotive Systems LLC at Delphi’s Kettering, Ohio facility. A
copy of the company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is
incorporated herein.
On June 2, 2008, Tenneco also announced that it commenced an offer to exchange up to $250
million principal amount of its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2015, which have been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933, for and in replacement of all outstanding 8.125% Senior Notes due 2015,
which were issued on November 20, 2007 in a private placement. A copy of the company’s press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1
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Press release dated May 30, 2008 |
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99.2
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Press release dated June 2, 2008 |
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.
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TENNECO INC.
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| Date: June 3, 2008 |
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/s/ David A. Wardell
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David A. Wardell |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel
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