Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 25, 2012, Tenneco Inc. announced its third 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 September 30, 2011 and 2012, as released by the company on October 25, 2012. Exhibit 99.1 also includes information regarding the company's scheduled conference call to discuss the company's results of operations for the third 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 October 25, 2012

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