EASTERN CO 8-K

What Happened
Eastern Company (EML) announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 6, 2026. Shareholders elected six directors to one-year terms expiring in 2027: Frederick D. DiSanto; John W. Everets; Chan Galbato; James Mitarotonda; Peggy B. Scott; and Ryan A. Schroeder. The company also held an advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation and a vote to ratify the selection of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

Key Details

• Director elections (one-year terms expiring 2027):
  • Frederick D. DiSanto: 4,444,777 FOR; 140,984 AGAINST; 34,727 ABSTAIN/WITHHELD
  • John W. Everets: 4,527,468 FOR; 58,293 AGAINST; 34,727 ABSTAIN/WITHHELD
  • Chan Galbato: 4,556,213 FOR; 29,605 AGAINST; 34,670 ABSTAIN/WITHHELD
  • James Mitarotonda: 4,272,743 FOR; 324,931 AGAINST; 22,814 ABSTAIN/WITHHELD
  • Peggy B. Scott: 4,547,281 FOR; 60,520 AGAINST; 12,687 ABSTAIN/WITHHELD
  • Ryan A. Schroeder: 4,062,299 FOR; 535,402 AGAINST; 22,787 ABSTAIN/WITHHELD
• Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation: 4,502,006 FOR; 101,751 AGAINST; 16,731 ABSTAIN.
• Ratification of independent auditor (Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP): 5,419,010 FOR; 120,397 AGAINST; 3,599 ABSTAIN.

Why It Matters
The vote results confirm board continuity with all six nominees elected to one-year terms, which affects corporate governance and strategic oversight. The advisory approval of executive compensation, while non-binding, indicates shareholder sentiment toward pay practices. Ratification of the auditor ensures continuity in the company’s external financial review for fiscal 2026. These outcomes are relevant to investors assessing governance stability and shareholder alignment with management.