Scott Peggy 4
4 · EASTERN CO · Filed Mar 17, 2026
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Eastern Co (EML) Director Peggy Scott Buys 1,064 Shares
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.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
EASTERN COEML
Scott Peggy
Director
Transactions
- Purchase
Common Shares
[F1]2026-03-16$20.93/sh+1,064$22,270→ 25,086 total
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]1,064 Shares issued under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to rule 16b-3(d). The price used to determine the number of shares is the price of the shares on March 13, 2026.
Signature
/s/Peggy B. Scott|2026-03-17