The Eastern Company (NASDAQ-EML) today announced the declaration of its
regular quarterly cash dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share, payable
June 14, 2013, to common stock shareholders of record as of May 22,
2013. This dividend represents the Company’s 291st consecutive quarterly
dividend.
The Eastern Company is a 155-year-old manufacturer of vehicular and
industrial hardware, locks, metal castings, coin collection and smart
card products. It operates from ten locations in the U.S., Canada,
Mexico, Taiwan and China. The diversity of the Company’s products
enables it to respond to the changing requirements of a broad array of
markets.
Forward-Looking Statements: Information in
this news release contains statements which reflect the Company’s
current expectations regarding its future operating performance and
achievements. Actual results may differ due to the many economic
uncertainties that affect the Company’s business environment. Further
information about the potential factors which could affect the Company’s
financial results is included in the Company’s reports and filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is not obligated to
update or revise the aforementioned statements for those new
developments.
