Scott Peggy 4

What Happened Peggy Scott, a director of Eastern Company (EML), acquired 1,064 shares on 2026-03-16 at an effective price of $20.93 per share, for a total value of approximately $22,270. The transaction is reported as a purchase (code P) but was effected under the company's Director's Fee Program rather than an open-market trade.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-03-16 at $20.93 per share (total ~$22,270).
• Shares issued under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d); the number of shares was determined using the share price on March 13, 2026 (see footnote).
• Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the filing.
• Filing timeliness: Period of report 2026-03-16, filing date 2026-03-17 — appears timely (not a late filing).

Context This issuance converted director compensation into company shares (common for board members) rather than indicating a market buy. Such compensation-related purchases are routine and reflect fee settlement, not necessarily a fresh cash outlay or market-timed buy.