Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 26, 2012, Tenneco Inc. announced its second quarter 2012 results of operations. Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K presents the company's press release, including the company's consolidated statements of income, balance sheets and statements of cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2012, as released by the company on July 26, 2012. Exhibit 99.1 also includes information regarding the company's scheduled conference call to discuss the company's results of operations for the second quarter of 2012, as well as other matters that may impact the company's outlook. Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press release issued July 26, 2012

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