Ryan Schroeder

“Following my prepared remarks, Nick will walk through the financial results in greater detail. We will then open the call for your questions. I want to begin with our view of the quarter and the direction of the business as we move into the second half of 2026.”

“Following my prepared remarks, Nick will walk through the financial results in detail, after which we'll open the line for questions.”

“Challenging end markets, particularly heavy truck and automotive, and significant operational progress that positions us well for the future. Our primary end markets remained under pressure throughout most of the year, though we began to see early signs of stabilization in November and December.”

“Good morning to everyone on the call, and thank you for your interest in the Eastern Company. Overall, it was a disappointing quarter from a results standpoint.”