Director at Eastern Co (EML) adds 1,000 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eastern Co director Frederick D. DiSanto reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 common shares at $18.39 each. After this transaction, his directly held stake rose to 99,689 common shares. The filing also reports indirect holdings of 43,797 and 11,970 common shares held by Ancora Catalyst and Ancora Merlin entities referenced in the footnotes, where DiSanto may be deemed a beneficial owner for Section 16 purposes but expressly disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,000 shares ($18,390)

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider DiSanto Frederick D.

Role Director

Bought 1,000 shs ($18K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,000	$18.39	$18K
holding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 99,689 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 43,797 shares (Indirect, see footnote)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst. Mr. DiSanto, solely by virtue of his position as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora Holdings, the sole member of Ancora Alternatives, the General Partner of Ancora Catalyst, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst, for purposes of Section16. Mr.DiSanto expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin. Mr. DiSanto, solely by virtue of his position as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora Holdings, the sole member of Ancora Alternatives, the General Partner of Ancora Merlin, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin, for purposes of Section16. Mr.DiSanto expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DiSanto Frederick D.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6060 PARKLAND

SUITE 200

(Street)

CLEVELAND OH 44124

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EASTERN CO [ EML ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/06/2026		P		1,000	A	$18.39	99,689	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share								43,797	I	see footnote(1)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share								11,970	I	see footnote(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst. Mr. DiSanto, solely by virtue of his position as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora Holdings, the sole member of Ancora Alternatives, the General Partner of Ancora Catalyst, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst, for purposes of Section16. Mr.DiSanto expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

2. Shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin. Mr. DiSanto, solely by virtue of his position as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora Holdings, the sole member of Ancora Alternatives, the General Partner of Ancora Merlin, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin, for purposes of Section16. Mr.DiSanto expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

	Fredrick DiSanto	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Frederick D. DiSanto report at EML?

Frederick D. DiSanto reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 Eastern Co common shares at $18.39 per share. This Form 4 filing reflects his latest direct acquisition of the company’s stock as a director.

How many Eastern Co (EML) shares does DiSanto hold directly after this trade?

After the reported purchase, Frederick D. DiSanto directly holds 99,689 Eastern Co common shares. This total reflects his updated direct ownership position following the acquisition of 1,000 shares at $18.39 each.

What indirect Eastern Co (EML) shareholdings are linked to DiSanto?

The filing lists 43,797 shares owned by Ancora Catalyst and 11,970 shares owned by Ancora Merlin. DiSanto may be deemed a beneficial owner for Section 16 purposes through these entities but expressly disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

Was the Eastern Co (EML) insider transaction a buy or sell?

The primary reportable transaction was a buy. Frederick D. DiSanto executed an open-market purchase of 1,000 Eastern Co common shares at $18.39 per share, with no reported share sales in this Form 4.

Who actually owns the indirectly reported Eastern Co (EML) shares?

The indirect positions are owned directly by Ancora Catalyst and Ancora Merlin. DiSanto is Chairman and CEO of Ancora Holdings, linked to these entities, and may be deemed a beneficial owner but disclaims ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.