Results of Operations · 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:   July 31, 2020 (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 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition   Press Release dated July 31, 2020 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2020 is attached hereto.   ITEM 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure   On July 31, 2020, The Eastern Company released the second quarter earnings of 2020. A copy of the Press Release dated July 31, 2020 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2020 is attached hereto.   ITEM 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits   (d) Exhibits   Exhibit No.   Title       99.1   Press Release dated July 31, 2020 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2020.       2     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: July 31, 2020 /s/ John L. Sullivan III   John L. Sullivan IIIVice President and Chief Financial Officer             3