UNITED STATES
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) February 5, 2003
TENNANT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota |
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0-4804 |
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41-0572550 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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701 North Lilac Drive, P.O. Box 1452 |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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55440 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (763) 540-1200
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 5, 2003, Tennant Company issued the press release that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference. The press release announces the Company’s intention to revise the financial statements for 1998 through 2002 to defer a portion of revenues and earnings related to sales of equipment to its third party lessor from 1998 through 2002 into 2003, 2004 and 2005. The financial statements contained in the press release do not give effect to these revisions.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits |
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99 |
Press Release dated February 5, 2003 |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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TENNANT COMPANY |
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Date: February 10, 2003 |
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Eric A. Blanchard |
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Eric A. Blanchard |
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Vice President, General Counsel and |
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Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Method of Filing |
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99 |
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Press Release dated February 5, 2003 |
Filed Electronically |
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