SEC Filing Summary: The Eastern Company (8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on April 24, 2014, reporting events that occurred on April 23, 2014. The filing details the results of the annual meeting of shareholders held by The Eastern Company.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Election of Leonard F. Leganza: Elected as a director for a three-year term expiring in 2017. Votes: 3,464,782 For, 1,374,092 Withheld, 1,134,789 Broker Non-Vote.
- Election of John W. Everets: Elected as a director for a three-year term expiring in 2017. Votes: 3,941,786 For, 897,088 Withheld, 1,134,789 Broker Non-Vote.
- Executive Compensation: Non-binding advisory vote to approve named executive officers' compensation. Votes: 3,636,267 For, 1,028,792 Against, 173,815 Abstained, 1,134,789 Broker Non-Vote.
- Auditor Ratification: Ratification of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm. Votes: 5,899,109 For, 66,799 Against, 7,755 Abstained.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the terms of office for newly elected directors Leonard F. Leganza and John W. Everets.
- Review the specific executive compensation plan details referenced in the advisory vote.
- Confirm the engagement letter and scope of work for the newly ratified auditor, Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP.