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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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2015
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The Eastern Company
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(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 of incorporation)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
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112 Bridge Street
Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
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(203) 729-2255
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[X] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 7 – Regulation FD
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 13, 2015, The Eastern Company (the “Company”) released a Letter from the Company’s President, Leonard F. Leganza, to its shareholders as part of the Company’s Annual Report, which was posted to the Company’s website. A copy of the Letter to the Shareholders is attached hereto.
Section 8 – Other Events
ITEM 8.01 – Other Events
On April 13, 2015, the Company released a Letter from the Company’s President, Leonard F. Leganza, to its shareholders as part of the Company’s Annual Report, which was posted to the Company’s website. The Annual Report will be mailed on or about April 13, 2015 to shareholders of record. A copy of the Letter to the Shareholders is attached hereto.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
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(99)
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Letter to the Shareholders from the Company’s President, Leonard F. Leganza, released on April 13, 2015 as part of the Company’s Annual Report, which was posted to the Company’s website and will be mailed on or about April 13, 2015 to shareholders of record.
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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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The Eastern Company |
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Date: April 13, 2015
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By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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