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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: May 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)

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


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Section 8 – Other Events

ITEM 8.01 – Other Events

On May 29, 2015, The Eastern Company announced in a press release that it will not appoint a sixth director to its Board of Directors without shareholder approval, as was intended before its Annual Meeting. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto.



Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits

(99)  
Press Release dated May 29, 2015 announcing the Company’s intention to not appoint a sixth director to its Board of Directors without shareholder approval, as was intended before its Annual Meeting.






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:  May 29, 2015     
/s/Leonard F. Leganza
 
Leonard F. Leganza
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer