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: February 10, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
(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 February 10, 2005 announcing the full year
and fourth quarter earnings for 2004 is attached here to.
Section 7 - Regulation FD.
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 10, 2005, The Eastern Company released the full
year and fourth quarter of 2004 quarterly earnings. A copy of
the Press Release dated February 10, 2005 announcing the full
year and fourth quarter earnings for 2004 is attached hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (c) Exhibits
(99) Press Release dated February 10, 2005 announcing the full
year and fourth 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: February 10, 2005 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer