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 24, 2007
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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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Section 2 - Financial Information
ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Press Release dated October 24, 2007 announcing the third quarter
earnings for 2007 is attached hereto.
Section 7 - Regulation FD.
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 24, 2007, The Eastern Company released the third quarter
earnings of 2007. A copy of the Press Release dated October 24, 2007
announcing the third quarter earnings for 2007 is attached hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
(99) Press Release dated October 24, 2007 announcing the third quarter
earnings for 2007.
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 24, 2007 By: /s/Leonard F. Leganza
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Leonard F. Leganza
Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer