fm8k2ndqtr2010.htm
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: July 28, 2010
(Date of earliest event reported)


 
The Eastern Company
 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 

Connecticut
0-599
06-0330020
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
  
identification No.)


112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut
06770
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)


(203) 729-2255
 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Section 2 – Financial Information


ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Press Release dated July 28, 2010 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2010 is attached hereto.


Section 7 – Regulation FD

ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 28, 2010, The Eastern Company released the second quarter earnings of 2010.  A copy of the Press Release dated July 28, 2010 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2010 is attached hereto.


Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits

(99)  
Press Release dated July 28, 2010 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2010.






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: July 28, 2010                                                                
By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
 
John L. Sullivan III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer