EASTERN CO

Regulatory Filings • Jul 30, 2015

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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: July 29, 2015

(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)

[ ] 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 8 – Other Events

ITEM 8.01 – Other Events

On July 29, 2015, The Eastern Company terminated its Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities as its financial advisor.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits

(99) The letter dated July 29, 2015 from The Eastern Company to Wells Fargo Securities terminating the engagement of Well Fargo Securities as the Company’s financial advisor.

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 30, 2015
John L. Sullivan III Vice President and Chief Financial Officer