Director Frederick DiSanto (EML) receives 1,065-share award and reports indirect stakes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DiSanto Frederick D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Eastern Co director Frederick D. DiSanto received a stock award of 1,065 common shares, valued at $20.93 per share, under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d). After this grant, he directly holds 100,855 common shares. The filing also lists indirect holdings of 43,797 shares owned by Ancora Catalyst and 11,970 shares owned by Ancora Merlin. DiSanto may be deemed to beneficially own these indirectly held shares because of his roles at Ancora entities, but he expressly disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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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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)
03/16/2026

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	03/16/2026		A		1,065(1)	A	$20.93	100,855	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share								43,797	I	see footnote(2)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share								11,970	I	see footnote(3)

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. 1065 Shares issued 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 of the shares on March 13, 2026.

2. 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.

3. 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	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Eastern Co (EML) director Frederick D. DiSanto report in this Form 4?

Frederick D. DiSanto reported receiving 1,065 Eastern Co common shares as a stock award under the Director's Fee Program. The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition under Rule 16b-3(d), reflecting equity-based director compensation.

How many Eastern Co (EML) shares does Frederick D. DiSanto hold directly after this award?

After the 1,065-share award, Frederick D. DiSanto directly holds 100,855 Eastern Co common shares. This figure represents his direct ownership position following the compensation grant disclosed in the Form 4 filing for March 16, 2026.

At what price was the Eastern Co (EML) director share award calculated?

The 1,065-share award was calculated using a share price of $20.93, based on Eastern Co's stock price on March 13, 2026. This price determined how many shares DiSanto received under the Director's Fee Program.

What indirect Eastern Co (EML) holdings related to Frederick D. DiSanto are disclosed?

The filing lists 43,797 shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst and 11,970 shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin. Because of his roles with Ancora entities, DiSanto may be deemed a beneficial owner but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

Is the Eastern Co (EML) share award to Frederick D. DiSanto an open-market purchase?

No, the 1,065 Eastern Co shares were issued as a grant under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program. The Form 4 describes this as a Rule 16b-3(d) award, not an open-market purchase or sale transaction.

Why does Frederick D. DiSanto disclaim beneficial ownership of some Eastern Co (EML) shares?

DiSanto disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by Ancora Catalyst and Ancora Merlin except for his pecuniary interest. The filing explains he may be deemed to beneficially own these shares due to his positions at Ancora entities, prompting the formal disclaimer.