- Current report filing (8-K)

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 26, 2011

(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)

[phone]

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

________________________________________________

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

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Section 2 – Financial Information

ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Press Release dated October 26, 2011 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2011 is attached hereto.

Section 7 – Regulation FD

ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 26, 2011, The Eastern Company released the third quarter earnings of 2011.  A copy of the Press Release dated October 26, 2011 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2011 is attached hereto.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits

(99)	Press Release dated October 26, 2011 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2011.

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 26, 2011	By: /s/Leonard F. Leganza
	Leonard F. Leganza Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer