NAUGATUCK, CT / ACCESSWIRE / July 28, 2022 / The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share, payable September 15, 2022, to common shareholders of record as of August 15, 2022. This dividend represents the Company's 328th consecutive quarterly dividend.

About the Company

The Eastern Company manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture and sell unique engineered solutions to niche markets, focusing on industries that offer long-term macroeconomic growth opportunities. The Company operates from locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Taiwan and China. More information on the Company can be found at www.easterncompany.com.

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The Eastern Company

August Vlak or Peter O'Hara, 203-729-2255

SOURCE: The Eastern Company