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: September 28, 2006
(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)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Section 3 - Securities and Trading Markets
ITEM 3.03 - Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders
On September 28, 2006, under the authority of the board of
directors of the Company, The Eastern Company announced a
three-for-two (3/2) stock split of the Company's common
shares. The record date is October 10, 2006, with the
additional shares to be issued on October 17, 2006. Fractional
shares created as a result of this split will be paid by cash.
Section 7 - Regulation FD.
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 28, 2006, pursuant to the authority delegated to
the president of The Eastern Company by a resolution of the
board of directors of the Company at a meeting held on April
26, 2006, Leonard F. Leganza, President & CEO of the Company
announced a three-for-two (3/2) stock split of the Company's
common shares. A copy of the Press Release dated September 28,
2006 announcing the three-for-two stock split is attached
hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
(99) Press Release dated September 28, 2006 announcing a
three-for-two stock split of The Eastern Company 's common
shares. The record date is October 10, 2006, with the
additional shares to be issued on October 17, 2006.
Fractional shares created as a result of this split will be
paid by cash.
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: September 28, 2006 By: /s/Leonard F. Leganza
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Leonard F. Leganza
President and Chief Executive Officer