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 26, 2006
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(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut 0-599 06-0330020
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(203) 729-2255
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(Registrant's telephone number, including
area code)
Section 2 - Financial Information
ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Press Release dated July 26, 2006 announcing the second quarter
earnings for 2006 is attached hereto.
Section 7 - Regulation FD.
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 26, 2006, The Eastern Company released the second quarter of
2006 quarterly earnings. A copy of the Press Release dated July 26,
2006 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2006 is attached
hereto.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
(99) Press Release dated July 26, 2006 announcing the second quarter
earnings for 2006.
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 26, 2006 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer