Eastern Company (EML) director reports 1,029-share acquisition in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Eastern Company director reports share acquisition under fee program. Director Chan W. Galbato acquired 1,029 Eastern Co. common shares on 12/16/2025 in a transaction coded "P" (purchase). The shares were acquired at a price of $19.55 per share, determined based on the price on December 15, 2025, under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d). Following this transaction, Galbato beneficially owns 2,265 common shares, held directly.

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^*

Galbato Chan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 ENTERPRISE DRIVE

SUITE 408

(Street)

SHELTON CT 06484

(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)
12/16/2025

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 Shares(1)	12/16/2025		P		1,029	A	$19.55	2,265	D

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. 1,029 shares acquired under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d). The price used to determine the number of shares is the price on December 15, 2025.

	Chan W Galbato	12/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Eastern Co (EML) report in this Form 4?

Director Chan W. Galbato reported acquiring 1,029 common shares of Eastern Co. on 12/16/2025 in a purchase transaction coded "P."

At what price were the Eastern Co (EML) shares acquired by the director?

The 1,029 shares were acquired at a price of $19.55 per share, using the price on December 15, 2025 to determine the number of shares.

How many Eastern Co (EML) shares does the director own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Chan W. Galbato beneficially owns 2,265 Eastern Co. common shares, held in direct ownership.

What program was used for the director’s share acquisition at Eastern Co (EML)?

The 1,029 shares were acquired under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program, as noted in the explanation of responses.

Which SEC rule is referenced for this Eastern Co (EML) director transaction?

The acquisition is stated to be pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d), which governs certain insider transactions under approved compensation or fee programs.

Is the Eastern Co (EML) director filing this Form 4 individually or jointly?

The Form 4 is indicated as filed by one reporting person, covering the holdings and transaction of Chan W. Galbato only.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to Eastern Co (EML)?

The reporting person, Chan W. Galbato, is identified as a Director of Eastern Co.; no other roles are checked.