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0000031107-11-000027.txt : 20111201 0000031107-11-000027.hdr.sgml : 20111201 20111201121104 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000031107-11-000027 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20111201 ITEM INFORMATION: Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20111201 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20111201 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EASTERN CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000031107 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE [3420] IRS NUMBER: 060330020 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CT FISCAL YEAR END: 0102 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-00599 FILM NUMBER: 111236286 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 112 BRIDGE ST STREET 2: P O BOX 460 CITY: NAUGATUCK STATE: CT ZIP: 06770 BUSINESS PHONE: 2037292255 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 112 BRIDGE STREET STREET 2: P O BOX 460 CITY: NAUGATUCK STATE: CT ZIP: 06770 8-K 1 form8k_delist.htm form8k_delist.htm

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: December 1, 2011

(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)

________________________________________________

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2)

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4( c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4( c))

Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On December 1, 2011 The Eastern Company (the “Company”) provided written notice to the NYSE Amex Exchange (the “NYSE Amex”) that the Company plans to voluntarily transfer its common stock listing to The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”). The Company’s common stock, no par value, has been approved for listing on NASDAQ and is expected to commence trading on NASDAQ on or about December 15, 2011 under the Company’s current trading symbol “EML”. The Company expects trading to cease on the NYSE Amex effective at the close of business on December 14, 2011

A copy of the press release issued by the Company on December 1, 2011 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

(99)	Press Release, dated December 1, 2011

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
	(Registrant)
DATE: December 1, 2011	/s/Leonard F. Leganza
	Leonard F. Leganza Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT 99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 1, 2011

The Eastern Company Announces Move to The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Company’s Ticker Symbol to Remain “EML”

Naugatuck, CT (December 1, 2011)– The Eastern Company, (NYSE Amex-EML) today announced that it will voluntarily transfer its stock exchange listing from The NYSE Amex Exchange to The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ: NDAQ). The Company expects trading to commence on the NASDAQ on December 15, 2011, and The Eastern Company stock will continue to be listed under the ticker symbol “EML”.

“The decision to transfer our stock listing reflects our objective to maximize value for our shareholders,” said Leonard F. Leganza, Chairman, President & CEO. “The NASDAQ and its listed companies are indicative of the innovation and forward-thinking on which The Eastern Company prides itself.”

The Eastern Company is a 153-year-old leading manufacturer of vehicular and industrial hardware, locks, metal castings, coin collection and smart card products. It operates from ten locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and China. The diversity of the Company’s products enables it to respond to the changing requirements of a broad array of markets.

Forward-Looking Statements: Information in this news release contains statements which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding its future operating performance and achievements. Actual results may differ due to the many economic uncertainties that affect the Company’s business environment. Further information about the potential factors which could affect the Company’s financial results is included in the Company’s reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is not obligated to update or revise the aforementioned statements for those new developments.

Contact: Leonard F. Leganza or John L. Sullivan III

(203) 729-2255