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: February 4, 2004
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(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut 0-599 06-0330020
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(State of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(203) 729-2255
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
ITEM 7 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99 Press Release dated February 4, 2004 announcing the full year and
fourth quarter earnings for 2003.
ITEM 9 Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 4, 2004, The Eastern Company released the full year and
fourth quarter of 2003 operating results.
ITEM 12 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 4, 2004, The Eastern Company released the full year and
fourth quarter of 2003 operating results.
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.
The Eastern Company
Date: February 4, 2004 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer