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The Eastern Company Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) reported Q1 2025 financial results with net sales from continuing operations of $63.3 million, down 2% from Q1 2024. The company posted earnings per share of $0.31 and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.6 million. Gross margin decreased to 22.4% from 23.9% due to higher raw material costs. Key developments include the sale of Big 3 Mold's ISBM business unit, footprint optimization of Big 3 Precision, and completion of a 200,000-share repurchase program. The Board authorized a new 400,000-share buyback program through May 2030. The company faced challenges in the heavy-duty truck market but maintains a strong balance sheet and is actively seeking acquisition targets. Management is implementing strategies to boost sales, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency across its businesses.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025 con vendite nette da operazioni continuative pari a 63,3 milioni di dollari, in calo del 2% rispetto al primo trimestre 2024. La società ha registrato utili per azione di 0,31 dollari e un EBITDA rettificato di 4,6 milioni di dollari. Il margine lordo è sceso al 22,4% dal 23,9% a causa dell'aumento dei costi delle materie prime. Tra gli sviluppi principali si segnalano la vendita dell'unità di business ISBM di Big 3 Mold, l'ottimizzazione della presenza di Big 3 Precision e il completamento di un programma di riacquisto di 200.000 azioni. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione ha autorizzato un nuovo programma di riacquisto di 400.000 azioni fino a maggio 2030. L'azienda ha affrontato difficoltà nel mercato dei camion pesanti ma mantiene un bilancio solido e sta attivamente cercando potenziali acquisizioni. La direzione sta implementando strategie per aumentare le vendite, ridurre i costi e migliorare l'efficienza operativa in tutte le sue attività.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) reportó los resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025 con ventas netas de operaciones continuas de 63,3 millones de dólares, una disminución del 2% respecto al primer trimestre de 2024. La compañía registró ganancias por acción de 0,31 dólares y un EBITDA ajustado de 4,6 millones de dólares. El margen bruto disminuyó al 22,4% desde el 23,9% debido al aumento en los costos de materias primas. Entre los desarrollos clave se incluyen la venta de la unidad de negocio ISBM de Big 3 Mold, la optimización de la presencia de Big 3 Precision y la finalización de un programa de recompra de 200,000 acciones. La Junta autorizó un nuevo programa de recompra de 400,000 acciones hasta mayo de 2030. La empresa enfrentó desafíos en el mercado de camiones pesados, pero mantiene un balance sólido y está buscando activamente objetivos de adquisición. La gerencia está implementando estrategias para aumentar las ventas, reducir costos y mejorar la eficiencia operativa en sus negocios.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML)는 2025년 1분기 재무 실적을 발표하며 계속 영업에서 순매출 6,330만 달러를 기록했으며, 이는 2024년 1분기 대비 2% 감소한 수치입니다. 회사는 주당순이익 0.31달러와 조정 EBITDA 460만 달러를 보고했습니다. 원자재 비용 상승으로 인해 총이익률은 23.9%에서 22.4%로 감소했습니다. 주요 개발 사항으로는 Big 3 Mold의 ISBM 사업부 매각, Big 3 Precision의 사업장 최적화, 20만 주 자사주 매입 프로그램 완료가 포함됩니다. 이사회는 2030년 5월까지 40만 주 자사주 매입 프로그램을 승인했습니다. 회사는 중장비 트럭 시장에서 어려움을 겪었지만 견고한 재무구조를 유지하며 인수 대상도 적극적으로 모색 중입니다. 경영진은 매출 증대, 비용 절감 및 운영 효율성 향상을 위한 전략을 실행하고 있습니다.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) a publié ses résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025 avec des ventes nettes provenant des activités continues de 63,3 millions de dollars, en baisse de 2 % par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. La société a affiché un bénéfice par action de 0,31 dollar et un EBITDA ajusté de 4,6 millions de dollars. La marge brute a diminué à 22,4 % contre 23,9 %, en raison de la hausse des coûts des matières premières. Parmi les développements clés figurent la vente de l’unité commerciale ISBM de Big 3 Mold, l’optimisation des implantations de Big 3 Precision, et l’achèvement d’un programme de rachat de 200 000 actions. Le conseil d’administration a autorisé un nouveau programme de rachat de 400 000 actions jusqu’en mai 2030. L’entreprise a rencontré des difficultés sur le marché des camions lourds, mais conserve un bilan solide et recherche activement des cibles d’acquisition. La direction met en œuvre des stratégies pour augmenter les ventes, réduire les coûts et améliorer l’efficacité opérationnelle dans l’ensemble de ses activités.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit Nettoerlösen aus fortgeführten Geschäftstätigkeiten von 63,3 Millionen US-Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 2 % gegenüber dem ersten Quartal 2024 entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte Gewinn je Aktie von 0,31 US-Dollar und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 4,6 Millionen US-Dollar. Die Bruttomarge sank von 23,9 % auf 22,4 % aufgrund gestiegener Rohstoffkosten. Zu den wichtigsten Entwicklungen zählen der Verkauf der ISBM-Geschäftseinheit von Big 3 Mold, die Standortoptimierung von Big 3 Precision und der Abschluss eines Aktienrückkaufprogramms über 200.000 Aktien. Der Vorstand genehmigte ein neues Rückkaufprogramm über 400.000 Aktien bis Mai 2030. Das Unternehmen hatte Herausforderungen im Markt für schwere Lastwagen, hält jedoch eine starke Bilanz und sucht aktiv nach Übernahmekandidaten. Das Management setzt Strategien um, um den Umsatz zu steigern, Kosten zu senken und die operative Effizienz in allen Geschäftsbereichen zu verbessern.
Positive
  • Completed sale of Big 3 Mold's ISBM business unit as part of strategic restructuring
  • Board authorized new 400,000-share buyback program, double the size of previous program
  • Reduced selling, general and administrative expenses by $0.8 million (8%) year-over-year
  • Strong balance sheet and favorable leverage position enabling pursuit of acquisitions
  • Successfully implementing cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements
Negative
  • Net sales decreased 2% year-over-year to $63.3 million
  • Gross margin declined to 22.4% from 23.9% due to higher raw material costs
  • Net income dropped to $1.9 million ($0.31 per share) from $2.1 million ($0.34 per share)
  • Challenging macro-economic environment, particularly in heavy-duty truck market
  • Decreased backlog at quarter-end

Insights

Eastern reported lower Q1 sales and earnings while implementing strategic cost reductions and doubling share repurchase authorization despite truck market challenges.

Eastern Company's Q1 2025 financial performance shows a 2% decline in net sales to $63.3 million year-over-year. Profitability metrics also declined with gross margin contracting from 23.9% to 22.4% due to higher raw material costs, though partially offset by price increases. Net income from continuing operations was $1.9 million ($0.31 per diluted share), down from $2.1 million ($0.34 per share) in Q1 2024.

The company demonstrated effective cost control, reducing SG&A expenses by $0.8 million (8%) compared to the prior year. This included $0.5 million in lower payroll expenses and $0.7 million in other reductions, partially offset by $0.4 million in higher sales commissions. As a percentage of sales, SG&A improved to 15.6% from 16.5%.

Eastern's capital allocation strategy reflects confidence in its intrinsic value despite current challenges. The company completed its 200,000-share repurchase program in Q1 (buying 50,587 shares during the quarter) and subsequently authorized a new, doubled 400,000-share program running through May 2030. This expanded authorization, representing approximately 6.4% of outstanding shares, signals management's belief in the company's long-term value proposition.

The April 30th sale of Big 3 Mold's ISBM business unit represents a strategic portfolio refinement, though financial details weren't disclosed. Similarly, the consolidation of Big 3 Precision's operations is expected to yield significant cost benefits once completed in Q2 2025, positioning Eastern to better weather the current challenging environment in the heavy-duty truck market.

Eastern is restructuring operations and divesting non-core assets to improve efficiency amid heavy-duty truck market weakness.

Eastern's Q1 2025 results reveal a company actively restructuring its operational footprint to counter challenging market conditions. The sale of Big 3 Mold's ISBM business unit on April 30th represents a strategic divestiture likely intended to focus resources on core operations with better growth and margin potential. This portfolio rationalization is a textbook response to market headwinds.

The company's consolidation of Big 3 Precision operations demonstrates a methodical approach to cost structure optimization. By transitioning engineering and prototyping from Dearborn to a smaller, dedicated facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan, while centralizing production in Centralia, Illinois, Eastern is eliminating redundancies and reducing fixed overhead. This geographic rationalization should improve production flow, reduce transportation costs, and enhance operational oversight.

Sales performance varied significantly by product category. The decline in truck mirror assemblies and accessories reflects weakness in the heavy-duty truck market that management explicitly acknowledged as impacting both current results and backlog. However, increased sales in returnable transport packaging products demonstrate the value of Eastern's diversified portfolio during sector-specific downturns.

Management's comments about opportunities to gain market share from competitors with "less efficient cost structures, less diversified supply bases or less robust balance sheets" indicates a strategic approach to the current environment. Rather than merely weathering the downturn, Eastern appears positioned to emerge stronger through a combination of operational efficiency gains and potential competitive advantages. The emphasis on "reinvigorating Eastern's traditional entrepreneurial spirit" suggests a cultural shift toward greater agility and market responsiveness under new leadership.

  • Net sales from continuing operations of $63.3 million, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $4.6 million, and Earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.31

  • Completed sale of Big 3 Mold's ISBM business unit on April 30, 2025

  • Revamped Big 3 Precision's geographic footprint for improved focus, production and cost-efficiency

  • Completed 200,000-share repurchase program; new 400,000 share buyback program authorized by Board

SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / The Eastern Company ("Eastern" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:EML), an industrial manufacturer of engineered solutions serving commercial transportation, logistics, and other industrial markets, today announced the results of operations for the first fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2025.

Chief Executive Officer Ryan Schroeder commented, "The first quarter was a period of significant change for Eastern as the Company's new leadership team began implementing its business plans and taking a wide variety of steps to bolster sales, reduce costs and improve the operating efficiency of our businesses. More recently, on April 30, 2025, we completed the sale of Eastern's Big 3 Mold's ISBM business unit, one of three separate units within Big 3 Mold. In addition, we have been making steady progress in revamping the footprint of Big 3 Precision, including transitioning its engineering and prototyping from Dearborn, MI to a smaller and dedicated location in Sterling Heights, MI, and consolidating its production activities into Big 3 Precision's existing Centralia, IL facility, This process, which we expect to have a significant positive impact on Big 3's operating costs, will be completed during the second quarter of 2025.

"Today's macro-economic environment is challenging, particularly in the heavy-duty truck market, which negatively impacted our Q1 results and the size of our backlog at quarter-end. We are staying nimble to mitigate the effect of changing dynamics on Eastern's portfolio of businesses and are regularly updating our operating plans with a focus on margin protection. We are reinvigorating Eastern's traditional entrepreneurial spirit as we are developing product road maps for our businesses and staying focused on streamlined operations.

"While the current environment is difficult, we believe it offers opportunities for several of our businesses to increase market share from competitors with less efficient cost structures, less diversified supply bases or less robust balance sheets. Given Eastern's strong balance sheet and favorable leverage position, we are actively looking for acquisition targets that fit our size and strategic criteria."

Mr. Mitarotonda, Chairman of the Board commented, "We are pleased with the progress our new leadership team has been making, which we believe will position Eastern to execute faster and more effectively in today's ever-changing markets. Our new share repurchase program -- which, at 400,000 shares, is double the size of the buyback program just completed -- illustrates our Board of Directors' confidence in the intrinsic value of Eastern's business and our prospects for the future."

Eastern's new share repurchase program extends from May 2025 to May 2030. Purchases may be made from time to time at management's discretion. The program permits shares to be repurchased in a variety of methods, including open market purchases, accelerated share repurchases, or other privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

The following analysis excludes discontinued operations.

Net sales in the first quarter of 2025 decreased 2% to $63.3 million from $64.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. Sales decreases were primarily due to decreased sales of truck mirror assemblies and truck accessories offset by increased sales of returnable transport packaging products.

Gross margin as a percentage of net sales for the first quarter of 2025 was 22.4% compared to 23.9% in the prior-year first quarter. The decrease was due to higher raw material costs partially offset by price increases.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.8 million, or 8%, in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 due to lower payroll-related expenses of $0.5 million offset by higher sales commissions of $0.4 million and $0.7 million of other reductions. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative costs were 15.6% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 16.5% for the corresponding period in 2024.

Net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.9 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2024.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations (a non-GAAP measure) for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $ 2.0 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $2.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (a non-GAAP measure) for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $4.6 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $4.8 million for the comparable 2024 period. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below and the reconciliation table accompanying this release.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company repurchased 50,587 shares of common stock under its share repurchase program authorized in August 2023. As of March 29, 2025, that share repurchase program had been completed. On April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to 400,000 shares of its common stock through May 2030. Under the share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares in the open market and may also enter into structured repurchase agreements with third parties.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Eastern Company will host a conference call to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2025 and related matters on Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00AM Eastern Time. Participants can access the conference call by phone at 888-506-0062 (toll-free in the US and Canada) or 973-528-0011 (international), using access code 798379. Participants can also join via the web at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1757/52391.

About The Eastern Company

The Eastern Company manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture and sell engineered solutions to markets. Eastern's businesses operate in industries that offer long-term macroeconomic growth opportunities. The Company operates from locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and China. More information on the Company can be found at www.easterncompany.com.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that are not based on historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "would," "should," "could," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "intend," "continue," "plan," "potential," "opportunities," or similar terms or variations of those terms or the negative of those terms. There are many factors that affect the Company's business and the results of its operations and that may cause the actual results of operations in future periods to differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. These factors include:

  • the impact of higher raw material and component costs and cost inflation, supply chain disruptions and shortages, particularly with respect to steel, plastics, scrap iron, zinc, copper, and electronic components;

  • delays in delivery of our products to our customers;

  • the impact of global economic conditions and rising interest rates, and more specifically conditions in the automotive, construction, aerospace, energy, oil and gas, transportation, electronic, and general industrial markets, including the impact, length and degree of economic downturns on the customers and markets we serve and demand for our products, reductions in production levels, the availability, terms and cost of financing, including borrowings under credit arrangements or agreements, the potential impact of bank failures on our ability to access financing or capital markets, and the impact of market conditions on pension plan funded status;

  • restrictions on operating flexibility imposed by the agreement governing our credit facility;

  • risks associated with doing business overseas, including fluctuations in exchange rates and the inability to repatriate foreign cash, the impact on cost structure and on economic conditions as a result of actual and threatened increases in trade tariffs and the impact of political, economic, and social instability;

  • the inability to achieve the savings expected from global sourcing of materials;

  • lower-cost competition;

  • our ability to design, introduce and sell new or updated products and related components;

  • market acceptance of our products;

  • the inability to attain expected benefits from acquisitions or the inability to effectively integrate acquired businesses and achieve expected synergies;

  • costs and liabilities associated with environmental compliance;

  • the impact of climate change, natural disasters, geopolitical events and elections, including a change in administration from the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and public health crises, including pandemics (such as COVID-19) and epidemics, and any related Company or government policies or actions;

  • military conflict (including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the conflict in the Middle East, the possible expansion of such conflicts and geopolitical consequences) or terrorist threats and the possible responses by the U.S. and foreign governments;

  • failure to protect our intellectual property;

  • cyberattacks; and

  • materially adverse or unanticipated legal judgments, fines, penalties, or settlements.

The Company is also subject to other risks identified and discussed in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, and in Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the 2024 Form 10-K, and that may be identified from time to time in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Although the Company believes it has an appropriate business strategy and the resources necessary for its operations, future revenue and margin trends cannot be reliably predicted, and the Company may alter its business strategies to address changing conditions. Also, the Company makes estimates and assumptions that may materially affect reported amounts and disclosures. These relate to valuation allowances for accounts receivable and excess and obsolete inventories, accruals for pensions and other postretirement benefits (including forecasted future cost increases and returns on plan assets), provisions for depreciation (estimating useful lives), uncertain tax positions, and, on occasion, accruals for contingent losses. The Company undertakes no obligation to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The non-GAAP financial measures we provide in this report should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

To supplement the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we have presented Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations and Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations, which are considered non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures presented may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies, and other companies may not define these non-GAAP financial measures in the same way. These measures are not substitutes for their comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, such as net sales, net income from continuing operations, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, or other measures prescribed by U.S. GAAP, and there are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations is defined as net income from continuing operations excluding, when incurred, gains or losses that we do not believe reflect our ongoing operations, including, for example, the impacts of impairment losses, gains/losses on the sale of subsidiaries, property and facilities, transaction expenses primarily relating to acquisitions and divestitures, factory start-up costs, factory relocation expenses, executive severance, and restructuring costs. Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations is a tool that can assist management and investors in comparing our performance on a consistent basis across periods by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operating performance.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations is defined as earnings per share from continuing operations excluding, when incurred, certain per share gains or losses that we do not believe reflect our ongoing operations, including, for example, the impacts of impairment losses, gains/losses on the sale of subsidiaries, property and facilities, transaction expenses primarily relating to acquisitions and divestitures, factory start-up costs, factory relocation expenses, executive severance, and restructuring costs. We believe that Adjusted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations provides important comparability of underlying operational results, allowing investors and management to assess operating performance on a consistent basis from period to period.

Adjusted EBITDA from Operations is defined as net income from continuing operations before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization and excluding, when incurred, the impacts of certain losses or gains that we do not believe reflect our ongoing operations, including, for example, impairment losses, gains/losses on sale of subsidiaries, property and facilities, transaction expenses primarily relating to acquisitions and divestitures, factory start-up costs, factory relocation expenses, executive severance, and restructuring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA from Operations is a tool that can assist management and investors in comparing our performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations.

Management uses such measures to evaluate performance period over period, to analyze the underlying trends in our business, to assess our performance relative to our competitors, and to establish operational goals and forecasts that are used in allocating resources. These financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a replacement for, U.S. GAAP financial measures.

We believe that presenting non-GAAP financial measures in addition to U.S. GAAP financial measures provides investors greater transparency to the information used by our management for its financial and operational decision-making. We further believe that providing this information better enables our investors to understand our operating performance and to evaluate the methodology used by management to evaluate and measure such performance.

Investor Relations Contacts

The Eastern Company
Ryan Schroeder or Nicholas Vlahos
203-729-2255

THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

March 29, 2025

March 30, 2024

Net sales

$

63,312,774

$

64,624,238

Cost of products sold

(49,125,302

)

(49,170,711

)

Gross margin

14,187,472

15,453,527

Product development expense

(1,109,186

)

(1,359,797

)

Selling and administrative expenses

(9,847,121

)

(10,683,652

)

Operating profit

3,231,165

3,410,078

Interest expense

(617,470

)

(676,028

)

Other (expense) income

(199,705

)

9,996

Income before income taxes from continuing operations

2,413,990

2,744,046

Income tax expense

(507,179

)

(608,629

)

Net income from continuing operations

$

1,906,811

$

2,135,417

Discontinued Operations (see note B)
Income (Loss) from operations of discontinued unit

$

46,687

$

(241,382

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(9,809

)

53,537

Income (Loss) on discontinued operations

$

36,878

$

(187,845

)

Net Income

$

1,943,689

$

1,947,572

Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic

$

0.31

$

0.34

Diluted

$

0.31

$

0.34

Earnings (Loss) per share from discontinued operations:
Basic

$

0.01

$

(0.03

)

Diluted

$

0.01

$

(0.03

)

Total earnings per share:
Basic

$

0.32

$

0.31

Diluted

$

0.32

$

0.31

Cash dividends per share:

$

0.11

$

0.11

THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 29, 2025

December 28, 2024

(unaudited)

ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,902,956

$

14,010,388

Marketable Securities

2,333,000

2,051,301

Accounts receivable, less allowances: 2025 - $535,583; 2024 - $530,560

33,489,814

35,515,632

Inventories

55,360,286

55,209,598

Current portion of notes receivable

19,621

286,287

Prepaid expenses and other assets

4,172,486

3,477,717

Current assets held for sale

6,346,332

5,071,828

Total Current Assets

109,624,495

115,622,751

Property, Plant and Equipment

57,319,191

56,320,688

Accumulated depreciation

(29,642,523

)

(28,810,628

)

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

27,676,668

27,510,060

Goodwill

58,615,176

58,509,384

Trademarks

3,769,036

3,946,455

Patents and other intangibles net of accumulated amortization

8,357,673

8,765,612

Long term notes receivable, less current portion

114,223

162,102

Deferred income taxes

6,207,128

6,611,518

Right of use assets

17,965,279

14,180,865

Total Other Assets

95,028,515

92,175,936

TOTAL ASSETS

$

232,329,678

$

235,308,747

THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 29, 2025

December 28, 2024

(unaudited)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable

$

20,432,183

$

19,650,970

Accrued compensation

4,158,549

5,478,581

Other accrued expenses

3,732,614

9,577,019

Current portion of operating lease liability

3,840,835

3,072,668

Current portion of finance lease liability

757,403

761,669

Current portion of long-term debt

3,978,246

3,603,935

Other current liabilities

308,204

505,376

Current liabilities held for sale

2,368,166

2,144,573

Total Current Liabilities

39,576,200

44,794,791

Other long-term liabilities

550,099

546,395

Operating lease liability, less current portion

14,119,143

11,108,197

Finance lease liability, less current portion

2,929,287

3,052,073

Long-term debt, less current portion

37,553,030

38,640,576

Accrued postretirement benefits

409,404

410,476

Accrued pension cost

16,192,871

16,064,840

Total Liabilities

111,330,034

114,617,348

Shareholders' Equity
Voting Preferred Stock, no par value:
Authorized and unissued: 1,000,000 shares
Nonvoting Preferred Stock, no par value:
Authorized and unissued: 1,000,000 shares
Common Stock, no par value, Authorized: 50,000,000 shares

35,419,931

35,443,009

Issued: 9,156,500 shares as of 2025 and 9,146,996 shares as of 2024
Outstanding: 6,122,055 shares as of 2025 and 6,163,138 shares as of 2024
Treasury Stock: 3,034,445 shares as of 2025 and 2,983,858 shares as of 2024

(27,739,112

)

(26,338,309

)

Retained earnings

134,159,324

133,545,670

Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation

(1,561,015

)

(2,276,590

)

Unrealized gain on foreign currency swap, net of tax

(308,204

)

(505,376

)

Unrecognized net pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of tax

(18,971,280

)

(19,177,005

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(20,840,499

)

(21,958,971

)

Total Shareholders' Equity

120,999,644

120,691,399

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

232,329,678

$

235,308,747

THE EASTERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

March 29, 2025

March 30, 2024

Operating Activities
Net income

$

1,943,689

$

1,947,572

Less: Income (Loss) from discontinued operations

36,878

(187,845

)

Income from continuing operations

$

1,906,811

$

2,135,417

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

1,513,054

1,876,125

Acquisition related expenses

21,039

-

Reduction in carrying amount of ROU assets

3,784,982

(775,502

)

Unrecognized pension and postretirement (benefit) expense

(13,898

)

445,218

Loss on sale of equipment and other assets

-

37,330

Provision for doubtful accounts

11,000

(23,000

)

Stock compensation (benefit) expense

(23,078

)

513,737

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable

2,015,269

(6,383,857

)

Inventories

(137,403

)

3,262,289

Prepaid expenses and other

(695,563

)

(8,763

)

Other assets

171,271

21,711

Accounts payable

560,951

2,278,476

Accrued compensation

(1,256,224

)

(803,709

)

Change in operating lease liability

(3,784,982

)

775,502

Other accrued expenses

(5,921,413

)

(568,247

)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(1,848,184

)

2,782,727

Investing Activities
Marketable securities

(309,385

)

(999,960

)

Acquisition

(421,039

)

-

Payments received from notes receivable

14,545

-

Proceeds from sale of equipment

-

18,000

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

(849,396

)

(1,711,560

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,565,275

)

(2,693,520

)

Financing Activities
Payments on short term borrowings (revolver)

-

(7,662

)

Principal payments on long-term debt

(750,000

)

(792,467

)

Financing leases, net

(126,990

)

(26,618

)

Purchase common stock for treasury

(1,400,804

)

(234,800

)

Dividends paid

(675,053

)

(683,065

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(2,952,847

)

(1,744,612

)

Discontinued Operations
Cash provided by operating activities

389,947

803,130

Cash used in investing activities

-

(65,395

)

Cash used in financing activities

(6,347

)

(4,619

)

Cash provided by discontinued operations

383,600

733,116

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

218,620

(20,720

)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(5,764,086

)

(943,009

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

14,843,530

8,299,453

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1

$

9,079,444

$

7,356,444

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest

$

671,762

$

831,462

Income taxes

427,318

230,523

Non-cash investing and financing activities
Right of use asset

3,784,982

(715,323

)

Lease liability

224,769

215,690

1 includes cash from assets held for sale of $1.2 million as of March 29, 2025 and $0.4 million as of March 30, 2024

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Calculation
For the Three Months ended March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024
($000's)

Three Months Ended

March 29, 2025

March 30, 2024

Net income from continuing operations as reported per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

$

1,907

$

2,135

Earnings per share from continuing operations as reported under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP):
Basic

$

0.31

$

0.34

Diluted

$

0.31

$

0.34

Adjustments:
Restructuring (a)

65

-

Non-GAAP tax impact of adjustments (1)

(14

)

-

Total adjustments (Non-GAAP)

51

-

Adjusted net income from continuing operations (Non-GAAP)

$

1,958

$

2,135

Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (Non-GAAP):
Basic

$

0.32

$

0.34

Diluted

$

0.32

$

0.34

(1) We estimate the tax effect of the items identified to determine a non-GAAP annual effective tax rate applied to the pre-tax amount in order to calculate the non-GAAP provision for income taxes

(a) consists of personnel related and facility costs

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA Calculation
For the Three Months ended March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2024
($000's)

Three Months Ended

March 29, 2025

March 30, 2024

Net income from continuing operations as reported per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

$

1,907

$

2,135

Interest expense

618

676

Provision for income taxes

507

608

Depreciation and amortization

1,519

1,368

Restructuring (a)

65

-

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (non-GAAP)

$

4,616

$

4,787

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations as reported per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

$

37

$

(188

)

Interest expense

154

169

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

10

(53

)

Depreciation and amortization

-

530

Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations (non-GAAP)

$

201

$

458

Net income as reported per generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

$

1,944

$

1,947

Interest expense

772

845

Provision for income taxes

517

555

Depreciation and amortization

1,519

1,898

Restructuring (a)

65

-

Total Adjusted EBITDA

$

4,817

$

5,245

(a) consists of personnel related and facility costs

SOURCE: The Eastern Company



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The Eastern Company reported earnings per share of $0.31 from continuing operations in Q1 2025, compared to $0.34 in Q1 2024.

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Eastern's new share buyback program authorizes the repurchase of up to 400,000 shares through May 2030, double the size of its previous 200,000-share program.

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Eastern Company reported net sales of $63.3 million in Q1 2025, a 2% decrease from $64.6 million in Q1 2024.

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Eastern completed the sale of Big 3 Mold's ISBM business unit and restructured Big 3 Precision's footprint by moving engineering to Sterling Heights, MI and consolidating production in Centralia, IL.

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Eastern's gross margin declined to 22.4% from 23.9% primarily due to higher raw material costs, partially offset by price increases.
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