[8-K] EASTERN CO Reports Material Event
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Eastern Company announced updated board committee assignments, approved by its Board of Directors on May 6, 2026 and effective immediately following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Peggy B. Scott will chair the Audit and Environmental Health & Safety Committees, Frederick DiSanto will chair the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, and John W. Everets will chair the Capital Allocation and Investment Committee.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board approval date: May 6, 2026
Effective timing: Following 2026 Annual Meeting
Commission File Number: 001-35383
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Board approval date
May 6, 2026
Date committee assignments were approved
Effective timing
Following 2026 Annual Meeting
Assignments effective immediately after 2026 shareholder meeting
Commission File Number
001-35383
SEC registration reference for The Eastern Company
Company telephone
(203) 729-2255
Registrant’s telephone number in Shelton, Connecticut
Key Terms
Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Capital Allocation and Investment Committee, +1 more
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Audit Committee financial
"Audit Committee · Peggy B Scott - Chair"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Compensation Committee financial
"Compensation Committee · Frederick DiSanto - Chair"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee financial
"Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee · Frederick DiSanto - Chair"
A nominating and corporate governance committee is a group within a company's board of directors responsible for selecting and recommending individuals to serve as company leaders, such as directors or executives. They also develop and oversee policies to ensure the company is run fairly, ethically, and transparently. This committee matters to investors because it helps ensure the company is well-managed and guided by qualified, responsible leadership.
Capital Allocation and Investment Committee financial
"Capital Allocation and Investment Committee · John W. Everets - Chair"
Environmental Health & Safety Committee financial
"Environmental Health & Safety Committee · Peggy B. Scott - Chair"
