The Eastern Company Further Reduces Its Debt and Strengthens Its Balance Sheet as Its Business Performance Recovers

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The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) has announced a significant reduction in its long-term debt obligations by $5.0 million, resulting in a total long-term debt of $94.9 million as of October 3, 2020. The company’s leverage ratio stands at 2.90x. President & CEO August Vlak highlighted that this decision supports their recovery efforts post-COVID-19 disruptions, with net sales increasing 35% sequentially in Q3 2020 and $16.7 million in cash generated from operations in the first nine months of the year.

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• Debt reduced by $5.0 million, strengthening balance sheet.
• Net sales increased by 35% sequentially in Q3 2020.
• $16.7 million generated in cash from operations in the first nine months of 2020.

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NAUGATUCK, CT / ACCESSWIRE / December 22, 2020 / The Eastern Company ("Eastern" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:EML), an industrial manufacturer of unique engineered solutions serving industrial markets, today announced it reduced its debt obligations by an additional $5.0 million.

August Vlak, Eastern's President & CEO, said "We have allocated an additional $5.0 million to reduce our long term debt obligation. As of October 3, 2020, our long-term debt stood at $94.9 million, and our leverage ratio was 2.90x." Mr. Vlak added "This reduction will further strengthen our balance sheet."

Mr. Vlak continued "Our debt repayment reflects the many actions we took to sustain performance throughout the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the subsequent recovery of our businesses in the third quarter of this year. Eastern's net sales in the third quarter of 2020 posted a sequential increase of 35% compared to the second quarter of 2020, and we generated $16.7 million in cash from operations in the first nine months of this year."

About The Eastern Company

The Eastern Company manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture and sell unique engineered solutions to industrial markets, focusing on industries that offer long-term macroeconomic growth opportunities. The Company operates across three reporting segments -- Industrial Hardware, Security Products and Metal Products -- 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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Investor Relations Contacts:

The Eastern Company
August Vlak or John L. Sullivan III 203-729-2255

SOURCE: The Eastern Company

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FAQ

What recent financial improvement did The Eastern Company announce on December 22, 2020?

The Eastern Company announced a $5.0 million reduction in its long-term debt.

How much was The Eastern Company's long-term debt after the recent reduction?

After the reduction, The Eastern Company's long-term debt stands at $94.9 million.

What was The Eastern Company's leverage ratio reported in the press release?

The leverage ratio reported was 2.90x.

How did The Eastern Company's net sales perform in Q3 2020?

Net sales increased by 35% compared to Q2 2020.

How much cash did The Eastern Company generate from operations in the first nine months of 2020?

The Eastern Company generated $16.7 million in cash from operations in the first nine months of 2020.