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): September 20, 2007
TENNECO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-12387 76-0515284
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of
of incorporation or File Number) Incorporation
organization) 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)
/ / Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(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 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On September 20, 2007, Tenneco Inc. announced its intention to close
its Wissembourg, France manufacturing facility, which produces emission control
products for original equipment manufacturers. The company will consult with
work councils and local government authorities on the intended closure and
potential impact of this announcement on the approximately 180 people employed
at the facility. The potential closure is dependent on discussions with employee
work councils and, if completed, Tenneco expects it would take up to a $17
million restructuring charge, beginning as early as the fourth quarter 2007 and
through 2008. Tenneco expects that a majority of the restructuring charge would
consist of cash expenditures.
A copy of the company's press release, dated September 20, 2007, is
filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K 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 September 20, 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: September 21, 2007 By: /s/ David A. Wardell
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David A. Wardell
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary