Reg FD Disclosure

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: June 4, 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)) Section 7 – Regulation FD ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure On June 4, 2018, Eastern Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the acquisition of certain assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of Load N Lock Systems, Inc., a Michigan corporation (the "Seller") pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 2, 2018 between the Registrant and the "Seller". A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99 hereto. Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits (99) Press Release dated June 4, 2018 announcing the acquisition of certain assets and assumption of certain liabilities of Load N Lock Systems, Inc. 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: June 4, 2018 /s/John L. Sullivan III   John L. Sullivan III Vice President and CFO