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 22, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut |
0-599 |
06-0330020 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
identification No.) |
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112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut |
06770 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(203) 729-2255
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2)
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Section 7 – Regulation FD.
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ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure |
On October 22, 2008, The Eastern Company announced a 12.5% increase in its quarterly dividend payable December 15, 2008 to common stock shareholders of record as of November 21, 2008. A copy of the Press Release dated October 22, 2008 announcing the 12.5% increase in quarterly dividend is attached hereto.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
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(99) |
Press Release dated October 22, 2008 announcing a 12.5% increase in quarterly dividend payable December 15, 2008 to common stock shareholders of record as of November 21, 2008. |
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.
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The Eastern Company |
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Date: October 22, 2008 |
By: /s/John L. Sullivan III |
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John L. Sullivan III |