8-K 1 first8k2003.txt FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS 2003 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: April 25, 2003 ------------------------------ (Date of earliest event reported) The Eastern Company ------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Connecticut 0-599 06-0330020 ----------- ----- ---------- (State of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer 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) ITEM 7 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99 Press Release dated April 23, 2003 announcing the first quarter earnings for 2003. ITEM 9 Regulation FD Disclosure (Information required under Item 12 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition) On April 23, 2003 The Eastern Company released the first quarter of 2003 quarterly earnings. 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, thereunto duly authorized. The Eastern Company Date: April 25, 2003 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III -------------- --------------------------- John L. Sullivan III Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer