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): June 27, 2006
TENNECO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-12387 76-0515284
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of
jurisdiction of File Number) Incorporation
incorporation or Identification No.)
organization)
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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
On June 27, 2006, James A. Perkins Jr., Tenneco Inc.'s Vice President
and Controller, notified the company that he is resigning from the company,
effective July 20, 2006. Mr. Perkins has accepted a controller role with a world
wide provider of analytical instruments. The company anticipates naming a
replacement for Mr. Perkins prior to July 20.
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: June 30, 2006 By: /s/ Kenneth R. Trammell
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Kenneth R. Trammell
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer