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) | April 23, 2012 |
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 April 23, 2012, Tennant Company (the “Company”) issued the news release that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
99 News Release dated April 23, 2012.
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: April 23, 2012 | 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 April 23, 2012 | Filed Electronically |