Form 8-K EASTERN CO For: Jul 29
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E-mailUNITED 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 29, 2015
(Date of earliest event reported)
The Eastern Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut
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0-599
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06-0330020
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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identification No.)
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112 Bridge Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut
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06770
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(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 2 – Financial Information
ITEM 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Press Release dated July 29, 2015 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2015 is attached hereto.
Section 7 – Regulation FD
ITEM 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 29, 2015, The Eastern Company released the second quarter earnings of 2015. A copy of the Press Release dated July 29, 2015 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2015 is attached hereto.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
ITEM 9.01 - (d) Exhibits
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(99)
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Press Release dated July 29, 2015 announcing the second quarter earnings for 2015.
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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
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Date: July 29, 2015
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/s/John L. Sullivan III
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John L. Sullivan III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2015
THE EASTERN COMPANY REPORTS AN INCREASE IN REVENUE OF 7%
FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND 5% FOR THE SIX MONTHS OF 2015
Naugatuck, CT–The Eastern Company (NASDAQ-EML) today announced the results of its operations for the second quarter and six months of 2015. Sales for the quarter were $37.0 million, compared to $34.8 million for the same period in 2014, a 7% increase, while net income was $585,000 or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to the $1.7 million or $0.27 per diluted share, reported in the second quarter of 2014.
Net sales for the six months of 2015 were $73.9 million compared to $70.6 million for the first six months of 2014, a 5% increase. For the six month period ended July 4, 2015 net income was $1.5 million or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $3.2 million or $0.51 per diluted share for the same period in 2014.
Leonard F. Leganza, Chairman, President and CEO, stated, “Sales for the second quarter increased 7% and 5% for first half of the year primarily due to the Argo acquisition in December 2014. Our new composite panel production facility located in North Carolina is now in production manufacturing sleeper cabs for the Western Star new Class 8 truck called the “Phantom.” The build rate in June was 4 sleepers per day which has accelerated to a build rate of 10 sleepers per day in July and is anticipated to grow to 18 sleepers per day in the fourth quarter of 2015. We expect to recoup all of our start up costs and be accretive to earnings for the full year.”
Mr. Leganza added, “Net income in the second quarter of 2015 and the first half of 2015 were significantly down due to the one-time expenses incurred during a Proxy Contest during the first half of the year. The proxy contest expense had a negative impact on the second quarter earnings of approximately ($0.14) per diluted share and had a negative impact for the first half of 2015 of approximately ($0.21) per diluted share. No further expenses relating to the proxy contest are anticipated.”
Mr. Leganza continued, “Sales in the Security Products Segment were up 24% in second quarter. Sales in the Metal Products segment were down 11% in the second quarter and down 12% for the first half of 2015 compared to the prior year periods. Continued softness in the U.S. mining industry where mine closings in the Eastern (Appalachian) region coal has been the major reason for the decrease in sales in this segment. However, some of the decline in the U.S. mining industry has been partially offset with increased sales of mining products into the Canadian mining industry in the second quarter and first half of 2015. To offset the softness in the U.S. Mining industry we are working with our major mining supply customers to expand mining product sales internationally. Further, on the positive side, our contract casting sales increased 8% in the second quarter and 4% for the first half compared to the same periods in the prior year and we are working with several new customers on casting projects which should have a positive impact in the second half of the year.
About the Company
The Eastern Company is a 157-year-old manufacturer of industrial hardware, security products and metal castings. It operates from 13 locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and China. The diversity of the Company’s products helps it to respond to the changing requirements of a broad array of markets. More information on the Company can be found at www.easterncompany.com
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this document about the Company’s future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including those set forth in the Company’s reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document.
The Eastern Company
Leonard F. Leganza or John L. Sullivan III, 203-729-2255
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Statement of Consolidated Income (unaudited)
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THE EASTERN COMPANY (NASDAQ - EML)
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THREE Months Ended
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SIX Months Ended
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13 wks
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13 wks
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26 wks
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26 wks
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July 4,2015
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June 28, 2014
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July 4,2015
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June 28, 2014
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Net Sales
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$ 37,037,697
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$ 34,779,773
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$73,914,539
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$70,628,899
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Net Income
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$ 584,594
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$ 1,693,503
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$ 1,458,545
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$ 3,196,388
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Net Income Per Share:
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Basic
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$ 0.09
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$ 0.27
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$ 0.23
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$ 0.51
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Diluted
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$ 0.09
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$ 0.27
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$ 0.23
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$ 0.51
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Weighted average
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shares outstandings:
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Basic
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6,244,451
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6,222,676
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6,244,250
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6,222,444
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Diluted
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6,244,451
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6,239,866
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6,244,250
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6,239,507
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