8-K 1 third8k2005.txt 2005 3RD QTR PRESS RELEASE 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: October 26, 2005 -------------------------------- (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 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 October 26, 2005 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2005 is attached hereto. Section 7 - Regulation FD. ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure On October 26, 2005, The Eastern Company released the third quarter of 2005 quarterly earnings. A copy of the Press Release dated October 26, 2005 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2005 is attached hereto. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits ITEM 9.01 - (c) Exhibits (99) Press Release dated October 26, 2005 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2005. 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: October 26, 2005 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III ----------------- ---------------------------- John L. Sullivan III Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer