EASTERN CO

Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement • Apr 13, 2015

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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On April 10, 2015, The Eastern Company launched the website www.eastern2015meeting.com in connection with its 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the content of which is reproduced below.

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