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

 

TENNECO INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		1-12387		76-0515284
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer 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

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Item 8.01 Other Events

     On Monday February 2, 2009, Automotive News Europe published an article with the headline: Tenneco Europe boss Nair predicts profits.” The article was based on an interview with Hari Nair, Tenneco’s Executive Vice President & President, International.

     The news report misrepresented what Mr. Nair said in the interview. Contrary to what appeared in the article, Mr. Nair did not provide any guidance on the company’s future revenue or earnings during the interview.

     For current financial information concerning Tenneco, refer to Tenneco’s Form 8-K and fourth quarter earnings release dated February 5, 2009.

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.