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: March 30, 2015
(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut
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0-599
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06-0330020
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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identification No.)
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112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut
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06770
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(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)
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Section 8 – Other Events
ITEM 8.01 – Other Events
On March 30, 2015, The Eastern Company announced in a press release that it has engaged Well Fargo Securities as its financial advisor. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(99.1)
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Press Release dated March 30, 2015 announcing the engagement of Well Fargo Securities as the Company’s financial advisor.
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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.
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Date: March 30, 2015
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By: /s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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