EASTERN CO

Regulatory Filings • Jul 23, 2008

8-K 1 form8k2ndqtr2008.htm FORM 8-K 2ND QTR 2008

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: July 23, 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)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4( c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4( c))

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Section 2 – Financial Information

ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Press Release dated July 23, 2008 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2008 is attached hereto.

Section 7 – Regulation FD

ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 23, 2008, The Eastern Company released the second quarter earnings of 2008. A copy of the Press Release dated July 23, 2008 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2008 is attached hereto.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits

(99) Press Release dated July 23, 2008 announcing the second quarter earnings for 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: July 23, 2008
John L. Sullivan III Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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