8-K 1 dividend8k.txt FORM 8-K DIVIDEND INCREASE 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: April 26, 2006 -------------- (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) Section 7 - Regulation FD. ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure On April 26, 2006, The Eastern Company announced a 9% increase in its quarterly dividend payable June 15, 2006 to common stock shareholders of record as of May 19, 2006. A copy of the Press Release dated April 26, 2006 announcing the 9% increase in quarterly dividend is attached hereto. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits (99) Press Release dated April 26, 2006 announcing a 9% increase in quarterly dividend payable June 15, 2006 to common stock shareholders of record as of May 19, 2006. 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: April 26, 2006 By: /s/John L. Sullivan III --------------- ---------------------------- John L. Sullivan III Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer