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 26, 2006
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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 or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of 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 7 - Regulation FD.
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 26, 2006, The Eastern Company announced a 9% increase in its
quarterly dividend payable June 15, 2006 to common stock shareholders
of record as of May 19, 2006. A copy of the Press Release dated April
26, 2006 announcing the 9% increase in quarterly dividend is attached
hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
(99) Press Release dated April 26, 2006 announcing a 9% increase in
quarterly dividend payable June 15, 2006 to common stock
shareholders of record as of May 19, 2006.
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 26, 2006 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer