Eastern Company (EML) Director Reports Two Share Purchases Increasing Stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eastern Company insider transactions by director Frederick D. DiSanto

Mr. DiSanto reported two open-market purchases of Eastern Company (EML) common stock: 414 shares on 08/20/2025 at $22.98 and 600 shares on 08/21/2025 at $23.00. After the 08/20 purchase his direct beneficial ownership was reported as 87,863 shares, and after the 08/21 purchase it was 88,463 shares. The Form 4 also discloses indirect holdings of 43,797 shares attributed to Ancora Catalyst and 11,970 shares attributed to Ancora Merlin, with Mr. DiSanto disclaiming beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

Positive

• Insider purchases disclosed: Two open-market buys totaling 1,014 shares at ~$22.98–$23.00
• Increased direct ownership: Reported direct holdings rose to 88,463 shares after the transactions
• Clear disclosure of indirect holdings: Identifies 43,797 shares held by Ancora Catalyst and 11,970 by Ancora Merlin with disclaimers

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Director made small open-market buys across two days, modestly increasing direct stake to 88,463 shares.

The transactions are routine open-market purchases totaling 1,014 shares at roughly $22.98–$23.00 per share, increasing reported direct holdings from 87,863 to 88,463 shares. The sizes are small relative to institutional stakes disclosed, and no derivative activity or sales were reported. For investors, this is a factual disclosure of insider buying but does not by itself indicate a material change to ownership structure.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Form 4 properly discloses direct purchases and indirect holdings with standard beneficial ownership disclaimers.

The filing lists two purchase transactions and clarifies that certain shares are held by entities (Ancora Catalyst and Ancora Merlin). Mr. DiSanto disclaims beneficial ownership of those entity-held shares except to the extent of pecuniary interest, which is a common governance disclosure. The filing appears complete for Section 16 purposes, showing timely reporting and a manual signature dated 08/22/2025.

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)
08/20/2025

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 Stock, par value $0.01 per share	08/20/2025		P		414	A	$22.98	87,863	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)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	08/21/2025		P		600	A	$23	88,463	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. 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 ofSection16.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 purposesofSection16.Mr.DiSanto expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

	Fredrick DiSanto	08/22/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Eastern Company (EML) report on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports two purchases: 414 shares on 08/20/2025 at $22.98 and 600 shares on 08/21/2025 at $23.00.

How many shares does Frederick D. DiSanto beneficially own after these transactions?

Direct beneficial ownership: 88,463 shares following the 08/21/2025 purchase.

Are there any indirect holdings disclosed for Mr. DiSanto?

Yes: The filing shows 43,797 shares owned by Ancora Catalyst and 11,970 shares owned by Ancora Merlin, with Mr. DiSanto disclaiming beneficial ownership except for pecuniary interest.

Did the Form 4 include any derivative transactions or sales?

No: Table II lists no derivative securities; only non-derivative purchases are reported in Table I.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed?

Signature date: The reporting person signed the form on 08/22/2025.