- Current report filing (8-K)

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: July 27, 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)

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

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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations

ITEM 1.01 – Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On July 27, 2011, 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, 2012.

A copy of the amendment to the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.

Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

ITEM 5.02 – (e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On July 27, 2011, the Company extended the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2012.

See Item 1.01 above.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits

(99)	Amendment to Employment Agreement between The Eastern Company and Leonard F. Leganza, the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, executed on July 27, 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.