8-K 1 second8k2004.txt SECOND QTR 2004 8-K 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 28, 2004 ----------------------------- (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 July 28, 2004 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2004. ITEM 9 Regulation FD Disclosure On July 28, 2004, The Eastern Company released the second quarter of 2004 quarterly earnings. ITEM 12 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On July 28, 2004 The Eastern Company released the second quarter of 2004 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: July 28, 2004 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III -------------- ---------------------------- John L. Sullivan III Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer