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
| Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) | February 22, 2011 |
TENNANT COMPANY |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Minnesota | 1-16191 | 41-0572550 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
701 North Lilac Drive, P.O. Box 1452 Minneapolis, Minnesota | 55440 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (763) 540-1200 |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 22, 2011, Tennant Company (the “Company”) issued the news release that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 21, 2011, Tennant’s board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to one million shares of the Company’s common stock. This is in addition to approximately 200,000 shares remaining under its current repurchase program. Share repurchases under these programs may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions from time to time and in amounts that management deems appropriate. The timing of share repurchases will depend on market conditions and other corporate considerations. Tennant has approximately 19.0 million common shares outstanding.
Item 9.01.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
99 News Release dated February 22, 2011.
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.
| Tennant Company | |||
| Date: February 22, 2011 | By: | /s/ Heidi M. Wilson | |
| Heidi M. Wilson | |||
| Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description | Method of Filing |
99 | News Release dated February 22, 2011 | Filed Electronically |