DiSanto Frederick D. 4
4 · EASTERN CO · Filed Mar 11, 2026
Research Summary
AI-generated summary of this filing
Eastern Co (EML) Director Frederick DiSanto Buys 101 Shares
What Happened
Frederick D. DiSanto, a director of Eastern Co (EML), made an open-market purchase of 101 common shares on March 10, 2026 at $18.99 per share, for a total of approximately $1,918. The Form 4 reports this as a purchase (transaction code P).
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-03-10; Filing date (Form 4): 2026-03-11 (appears timely).
- Price: $18.99 per share; Shares acquired: 101; Total value: ~$1,918.
- Method: Open market purchase (no 10b5-1 plan or other special instructions disclosed).
- Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the filing.
- Footnotes: Two institutional holdings are noted — shares held directly by Ancora Catalyst and Ancora Merlin. DiSanto, by virtue of his executive role at Ancora Holdings (the sole member of the relevant GP entity), may be deemed to beneficially own those entity-held shares for Section 16 purposes, though he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Context
This is a small, direct purchase (about $1.9k) and is factual evidence of an insider buying stock, which some investors view as more informative than routine sells. It does not indicate motive, and the filing shows no exercise, award, gift, or tax-withholding event.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
EASTERN COEML
DiSanto Frederick D.
Director
Transactions
- Purchase
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
2026-03-10$18.99/sh+101$1,918→ 99,790 total
Holdings
- 43,797(indirect: see footnote)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
[F1] - 11,970(indirect: see footnote)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
[F2]
Footnotes (2)
- [F1]Shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst. Mr. DiSanto, solely by virtue of his position as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora Holdings, the sole member of Ancora Alternatives, the General Partner of Ancora Catalyst, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst, for purposes of Section16. Mr.DiSanto expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- [F2]Shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin. Mr. DiSanto, solely by virtue of his position as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora Holdings, the sole member of Ancora Alternatives, the General Partner of Ancora Merlin, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin, for purposes of Section16. Mr.DiSanto expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Signature
Fredrick DiSanto|2026-03-11