UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
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ITEM 5.07 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On April 26, 2022, The Eastern Company held its annual meeting of shareholders. The results of the vote at the meeting were as follows:
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| Election of Fredrick D. DiSanto as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2023: |
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| Election of John W. Everets as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2023: |
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| Election of Charles W. Henry as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2023: |
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| Election of James A. Mitarotonda as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2023: |
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| Election of Peggy B. Scott as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2023: |
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| Election of August M. Vlak as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2023: |
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| Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers. |
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| Ratification of appointment of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP as independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company and subsidiaries consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2022. |
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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 |
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Date: April 27, 2022 | /s/John L. Sullivan III |
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| John L. Sullivan III Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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