-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KnMzzdFURdOnVfkmYMriRpy0trybcJiKeOejImO1Gt7BNDi1jWixtssVTa5bBix0 HleqlyqrZ3RaJBa8b89jSA== 0000950137-03-002155.txt : 20030416 0000950137-03-002155.hdr.sgml : 20030416 20030416153122 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950137-03-002155 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030415 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030416 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001024725 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 760515284 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12387 FILM NUMBER: 03652575 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 NORTH FIELD DRIVE CITY: LAKE FOREST STATE: IL ZIP: 60045 BUSINESS PHONE: 847-482-50 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 N FIELD DR STREET 2: ROOM T 2560B CITY: LAKE FOREST STATE: IL ZIP: 60045 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NEW TENNECO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19961011 8-K 1 c76245e8vk.txt CURRENT REPORT 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 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): APRIL 15, 2003 TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-12387 76-0515284 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS 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 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On April 15, 2003, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of David G. Gabriel as senior vice president and general manager of the Company's North American Aftermarket business unit. This press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated herein by this reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release dated April 15, 2003 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 AUTOMOTIVE INC. Date: April 15, 2003 By: /s/ MARK A. McCOLLUM ----------------------------------------- Mark A. McCollum Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description Number 99.1 Press Release dated April 15, 2003, announcing the resignation of David G. Gabriel as senior vice president and general manager of the Company's North American Aftermarket business unit. EX-99.1 3 c76245exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES SENIOR EXECUTIVE'S DEPARTURE LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS, APRIL 15, 2003 - Tenneco Automotive (NYSE: TEN) today announced that David G. Gabriel, senior vice president and general manager of the company's North American Aftermarket business unit, is leaving the company for a new opportunity outside the automotive industry. Gabriel has accepted the CEO position for a U.S. division of a global industrial supply company based in Europe. His resignation is effective May 2, 2003. The company expects to name a new general manager for its North American Aftermarket business within the next three weeks. "Dave Gabriel successfully led our North American aftermarket business through a period of difficult change," said Mark P. Frissora, chairman and CEO of Tenneco Automotive. "As a member of the senior management team, he has played a significant role in helping shape the long-term direction for Tenneco Automotive. I know that all of my colleagues join me in thanking him for his many contributions and wish him continued success in his new role." Tenneco Automotive is a $3.5 billion manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois. The company employs approximately 19,600 employees worldwide. Tenneco Automotive is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of automotive ride and emission control products and systems. Tenneco Automotive's brands include Monroe(R), Walker(R), Gillet(R) and Fonos(R), trademarks of Tenneco Automotive. Contacts: Jane Ostrander Media Relations 847 482-5607 jane.ostrander@tenneco-automotive.com Leslie Hunziker Investor Relations 847 482-5042 leslie.hunziker@tenneco-automotive.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----