EASTERN CO

Regulatory Filings • Oct 22, 2008

8-K 1 form8k_dividend.htm DIVIDEND INCREASE

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: October 22, 2008

(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)

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

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 (see General Instruction A.2)

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Section 7 – Regulation FD.

ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 22, 2008, The Eastern Company announced a 12.5% increase in its quarterly dividend payable December 15, 2008 to common stock shareholders of record as of November 21, 2008. A copy of the Press Release dated October 22, 2008 announcing the 12.5% increase in quarterly dividend is attached hereto.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits

(99) Press Release dated October 22, 2008 announcing a 12.5% increase in quarterly dividend payable December 15, 2008 to common stock shareholders of record as of November 21, 2008.

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: October 22, 2008
John L. Sullivan III Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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