form8k.htm
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: April 27, 2011
(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut
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0-599
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06-0330020
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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identification No.)
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112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut
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06770
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(203) 729-2255
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2)
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Section 2 – Financial Information
ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Press Release dated April 27, 2011 announcing the first quarter earnings for 2011 is attached hereto.
Section 7 – Regulation FD
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 27, 2010, The Eastern Company released the first quarter earnings of 2011. A copy of the Press Release dated April 27, 2011 announcing the first quarter earnings for 2011 is attached hereto.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
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(99)
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Press Release dated April 27, 2011 announcing the first quarter earnings for 2011.
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
The Eastern Company
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Date: April 27, 2011
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By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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