The Eastern Company (EML) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting called to order at 11:00AM on May 6, 2026, held virtually to reduce costs and expand access.

• Business portion conducted first, followed by a Q&A session; meeting recorded for playback.

• All board members and key executives attended virtually; independent auditors present for Q&A.

• Meeting conducted per agenda and rules available on the web portal; only validated shareholders could ask questions.

Board and executive committee updates

• Six directors nominated for re-election to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.

• Leadership team includes a new CEO (joined 2024) and recent promotions within business units.

• Board refreshment in 2025 with new director Chan Galbato and retirements of Charles Henry and Michael Mardy.

• Majority of the Board is independent, with an independent Chairman.

Shareholder proposals

• Three proposals: election of directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of the independent auditor.

• No additional proposals were submitted by shareholders.