Shareholder Vote

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: May 2, 2018 (Date of earliest event reported) The Eastern Company  (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Connecticut 001-35383 06-0330020 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation)   Identification No.) 112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut        06770 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) (203) 729-2255  (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ________________________________________________ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2) [ ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4( c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4( c)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging Growth Company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ITEM 5.07 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders On May 2, 2018, The Eastern Company held its annual meeting of shareholders. The results of the vote at the meeting were as follows:       FOR   WITHHELD           1) Election of John W. Everets as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2019:     4,686,947     143,091                                   Election of Michael A. McManus Jr. as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2019:     4,689,455     140,583                                   Election of James A. Mitarotonda as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2019:     4,562,756     267,282                                   Election of August M. Vlak   as a director for a one-year term expiring in the year 2019:     4,736,178       93,860                                       FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN       2) Non-binding advisory vote to approve the named executive officers compensation.     4,778,729       27,491       23,818                                   FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN       3) Ratification of appointment of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP as independent registered public accounting firm:     5,750,865       51,811       21,005       SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, The Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. The Eastern Company Date:  May 3, 2018      / s/John L. Sullivan III   John L. Sullivan III Vice President and Chief Financial Officer