8-K 1 fourth8k2004.txt FOURTH QTR 2004 8K 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: February 10, 2005 (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) Section 2 - Financial Information ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition Press Release dated February 10, 2005 announcing the full year and fourth quarter earnings for 2004 is attached here to. Section 7 - Regulation FD. ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure On February 10, 2005, The Eastern Company released the full year and fourth quarter of 2004 quarterly earnings. A copy of the Press Release dated February 10, 2005 announcing the full year and fourth quarter earnings for 2004 is attached hereto. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits ITEM 9.01 - (c) Exhibits (99) Press Release dated February 10, 2005 announcing the full year and fourth quarter earnings for 2004. 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: February 10, 2005 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III ----------------- ---------------------------- John L. Sullivan III Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer