SEC Filing Summary: The Eastern Company (8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K, dated May 20, 2015, reports on the results of The Eastern Company's annual meeting of shareholders held on that date. The company is incorporated in Connecticut with principal executive offices in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is limited to corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes
No material financial changes are reported. The filing details the successful election of directors and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Management Commentary and Governance Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Election of Directors:
- Company Nominees: Samantha Allison (1,765,647 FOR; 123,248 WITHHELD) and David C. Robinson (1,832,574 FOR; 212,256 WITHHELD) were elected for three-year terms expiring in 2018.
- Barington Nominees: Michael A. McManus (3,207,916 FOR; 4,889 WITHHELD) and James A. Mitarotonda (3,183,027 FOR; 4,889 WITHHELD) were elected for three-year terms expiring in 2018.
- Ratification of Auditor: The appointment of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm was ratified with 5,004,836 votes FOR, 57,859 AGAINST, and 73,353 ABSTAINED.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares outstanding to calculate the percentage of votes cast for each director.
- Confirm the specific term expiration dates for the newly elected directors (stated as 2018).
- Review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99) for any additional context regarding the shareholder meeting.