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: October 27, 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)
Section 2 - Financial Information
ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Press Release dated October 27, 2004 announcing the third
quarter earnings for 2004 is attached here to.
Section 7 - Regulation FD.
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 27, 2004, The Eastern Company released the third
quarter of 2004 quarterly earnings. A copy of the Press
Release dated October 27, 2004 announcing the third quarter
earnings for 2004 is attached hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (c) Exhibits
(99) Press Release dated October 27, 2004 announcing the third
quarter earnings for 2004.
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
Date: October 27, 2004 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer