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, 2005
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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 April 27, 2005 announcing the first
quarter earnings for 2005 is attached hereto.
Section 7 - Regulation FD.
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 27, 2005, The Eastern Company released the first
quarter of 2005 quarterly earnings. A copy of the Press
Release dated April 27, 2005 announcing the first quarter
earnings for 2005 is attached hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (c) Exhibits
(99) Press Release dated April 27, 2005 announcing the
first quarter earnings for 2005.
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: April 27, 2005 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer