fm8kjlsagree.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: March 3, 2015
(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut
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0-599
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06-0330020
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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identification No.)
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112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
(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)
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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations
ITEM 1.01 – Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On March 3, 2015, The Eastern Company executed a Change in Control Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, John L. Sullivan III which is effective as of January 1, 2015. The term of the Agreement is for three years, expiring on December 31, 2017.
A copy of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.
Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
ITEM 5.02 – (e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On March 3, 2015, the Company executed a Change in Control Agreement with the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. See Item 1.01 above.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
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(99)
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Change in Control Agreement between The Eastern Company and John L. Sullivan III, the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, executed on March 3, 2015.
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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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Date: March 3, 2015
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/s/Leonard F. Leganza
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Leonard F. Leganza
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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