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 29, 2016
(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
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06770
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(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 29, 2016, The Eastern Company executed an Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, August M. Vlak, effective as of January 1, 2016. A copy of the Employment Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.
On March 11, 2016, the Compensation Committee also recommended and the Board of Directors approved an incentive compensation plan for Mr. August Vlak, President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vlak is eligible for an annual bonus, which is 80% based on the Company’s earnings per share performance and 20% based on the Company’s working capital performance. In addition, Mr. Vlak is eligible to participate in the Company’s new long-term incentive plan which was adopted on March 11, 2016.
Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
ITEM 5.02 – (e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On March 29, 2016, the Company executed an Employment Agreement with August M. Vlak, the Company’s President and Chief Executive 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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Employment Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2016, between The Eastern Company and August M. Vlak, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, executed on March 29, 2016.
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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 30, 2016
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/s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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