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 22, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut |
0-599 |
06-0330020 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
identification No.) |
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112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut |
06770 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(203) 729-2255
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(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)
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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations
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ITEM 1.01 – Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement |
On October 22, 2008, The Eastern Company executed an amendment to the Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Leonard F. Leganza. The amendment extends the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2009.
A copy of the amendment to the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.
Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
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ITEM 5.02 – (e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
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On October 22, 2008, the Company extended the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2009. |
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See Item 1.01 above. |
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits |
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(99) |
Amendment to Employment Agreement between The Eastern Company and Leonard F. Leganza, the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, executed on October 22, 2008. |
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.
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The Eastern Company |
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Date: October 22, 2008 |
By: /s/John L. Sullivan III |
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John L. Sullivan III |