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: November 2, 2018
(Date of earliest event reported)


The Eastern Company
 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Connecticut
001-35383
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)

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ITEM 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Press Release dated November 2, 2018 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2018 is attached hereto.



ITEM 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure

On November 2, 2018, The Eastern Company released the third quarter earnings of 2018.  A copy of the Press Release dated November 2, 2018 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2018 is attached hereto.



ITEM 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.     Title

99.1 Press Release dated November 2, 2018 announcing the third quarter earnings for 2018.








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: November 2, 2018
/s/John L. Sullivan III
 
John L. Sullivan III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer