SEC Form 4 · accession 0000031107-26-000043
EASTERN CO · EML
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
James A Mitarotonda
Director · 10% Owner
Period of report
Sep 16, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Sep 17, 2026 · 4:00 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0000031107
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common SharesF1 | Sep 16, 2026 | P | 1,423 | $25.25 | A | 47,613 | D | |
| Common SharesF2,F3 | holding | — | — | — | 650,000 | I | By Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. |
Table II — derivative securities
No Table II lines on this filing.
Explanation of responses
- F11,423 shares issued under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to rule 16b-3(d). The price used to determine the number of shares is the price of the shares on September 15, 2026.
- F2The reporting person is the sole stockholder and director of LNA Capital Corp. LNA Capital Corp. is the general partner of Barington Capital Group, L.P., which is the majority member of Barington Companies Investors, LLC ("Barington Investors"). Barington Investors is the general partner of Barington Companies Equity Partners L.P.
- F3The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of the pecuniary interests therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of these shares for the purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.