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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) regularly issues news and press releases that highlight developments across its portfolio of prestige and luxury beauty brands in skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Company communications frequently describe new product and campaign activity at brands such as Estée Lauder, M·A·C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Le Labo, TOM FORD, Aveda, and The Ordinary, among others.
Recent news has included brand and marketing updates, such as the Estée Lauder brand announcing actress Daisy Edgar-Jones as a Global Brand Ambassador for its skin care, makeup and fragrance lines. Releases also cover digital and technology initiatives, including the launch of the Jo Malone London AI Scent Advisor, an AI-powered online fragrance discovery experience built by The Estée Lauder Companies’ AI and Innovation teams using Google Cloud technologies.
Investors and followers of EL can also find coverage of financial events and capital markets activity. The company issues press releases and files Form 8‑K reports related to quarterly and annual financial results, participation in investor conferences, and secondary offerings of Class A Common Stock by trusts affiliated with descendants of Leonard A. Lauder. These communications often reiterate that the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality beauty products, with sales in approximately 150 countries and territories.
Corporate governance and stockholder matters appear in news as well, including announcements of the timing and format of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders and summaries of voting outcomes on director elections, auditor ratification, advisory votes on executive compensation, and amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
Strategic and portfolio updates also feature in the company’s news flow. For example, The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a strategic minority investment in Mexican luxury fragrance brand XINÚ through its New Incubation Ventures arm, describing this as its first investment in a Latin American brand and linking it to its focus on fragrance excellence and support for emerging beauty entrepreneurs.
For readers tracking EL, the news stream offers insight into brand-level initiatives, technology and innovation projects, financial performance disclosures, capital structure and governance developments, and selective investments in new beauty concepts across global markets.
Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) has launched its inaugural Emerging Leaders Beautiful Forces grants, partnering with Vital Voices Global Partnership through the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund (ELELF). The initiative aims to support emerging women leaders globally with an initial award of $200,000 allocated among four recipients.
The 2024 grant awardees are:
- Amina Mohamed (Canada) - Cameras for Girls
- Consuelo Hermosilla González (Chile) - Fundación Antonia
- Olasumbo Adeleke (Nigeria) - Gender Power Africa
- Renata Koch Alvarenga (Brazil) - EmpoderaClima
These grants will enable the recipients to expand their organizations' reach and impact in areas such as media empowerment, domestic violence prevention, economic empowerment for rural women, and climate education. The ELELF has also supported other initiatives, including the VV Visionaries Leadership Program, which has trained 400 women leaders from over 60 countries.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) has issued a warning to its stockholders regarding an unsolicited 'mini-tender' offer from TRC Capital Investment TRC is attempting to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares (approximately 0.64%) of EL's Class A common stock at $83.65 per share in cash. Estée Lauder strongly recommends against tendering shares, citing that the offer price is below the current market value and subject to numerous conditions.
The company emphasizes that it is not associated with TRC or this offer. Estée Lauder warns that mini-tender offers (seeking less than 5% of shares) can bypass SEC disclosure and procedural requirements designed to protect investors. The SEC has cautioned about such offers potentially catching investors off guard with below-market prices. Stockholders are advised to obtain current market quotations and consult with financial advisors before considering the offer.
TOM FORD has appointed Haider Ackermann as Creative Director, effective immediately. Ackermann will lead creative efforts across all TOM FORD fashion categories, including menswear, womenswear, accessories, and eyewear. The brand is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL), with fashion licensed to Ermenegildo Zegna Group and eyewear to Marcolin SpA.
Ackermann, known for blending luxurious fabrics with impeccable tailoring, will debut his first collection at Paris Fashion Week in March 2025. He will be based in Paris, reporting to Guillaume Jesel, President and CEO of TOM FORD, and Lelio Gavazza, CEO of TOM FORD FASHION. Founder Tom Ford expressed excitement about Ackermann's appointment, praising his work and shared design sensibilities.
Balmain launches its first beauty creation, 'Les Éternels de Balmain', a collection of eight all-gender eaux de parfum. Creative Director Olivier Rousteing builds on Balmain's fashion and perfume history to redefine beauty for the future. The collection features fragrances from four olfactive families: Musk, Amber, Floral, and Woody.
Rousteing's vision emphasizes inclusivity and individuality in luxury fragrance-making. The collection includes reinvented legacy scents and new creations, all designed to celebrate diverse beauties. Balmain Beauty aims to expand globally into new categories, marking a new chapter for the brand.
The launch is part of Balmain's strategy to maximize cross-category potential and become a leader in the luxury world. The partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies supports this ambitious growth plan.
Tracey T. Travis, Executive Vice President and CFO of The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL), will speak at the Barclays Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston on September 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EST. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available from 12:00 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. EST at the company's investor website.
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in luxury and prestige beauty brands, selling skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products in approximately 150 countries. Their portfolio includes renowned brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, TOM FORD, and The Ordinary, among others.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) has announced a quarterly dividend of $.66 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on September 16, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2024. Estée Lauder is a global leader in manufacturing, marketing, and selling premium skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, M·A·C, La Mer, and TOM FORD, among others. Their products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories worldwide, cementing the company's position as a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally.
The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) reported fiscal 2024 results with net sales of $15.61 billion, a 2% decrease from the previous year. Organic net sales also declined 2%, primarily due to ongoing softness in mainland China and a decline in Asia travel retail. Net earnings fell to $0.39 billion from $1.01 billion in the prior year. Diluted EPS decreased to $1.08 from $2.79, while adjusted diluted EPS fell 25% to $2.59.
The company expects improved performance across most business areas in fiscal 2025, partially offset by continued soft consumer sentiment in China. The Profit Recovery and Growth Plan is expected to offset profitability pressure from ongoing softness in China's prestige beauty segment. Estée Lauder aims to rebalance regional growth, improve annual profitability, and strengthen go-to-market and innovation capabilities.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) has announced that CEO Fabrizio Freda intends to retire at the end of fiscal year 2025. The Board of Directors is well advanced in its CEO succession planning process, considering both internal and external candidates. Until a successor is appointed, Freda will continue to lead the company's strategic initiatives, including the Profit Recovery and Growth Plan.
Freda, who has served the company for over 16 years, will partner with his successor to ensure a smooth transition and will be available as an advisor in fiscal year 2026. The Board, Freda, and the leadership team remain focused on addressing current challenges faced by the company. Executive Chairman William P. Lauder expressed gratitude for Freda's service and his role in transforming the business to meet evolving consumer aspirations.
Lab Series, a performance-driven skincare brand for men, has launched in the U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store. This expansion provides broader access to Lab Series' high-performance formulas backed by science. The Lab Series store on Amazon offers:
- Educational content tailored to men's skin concerns
- Targeted product solutions with proven results
- Shoppable recommendations for personalized skincare routines
The launch aims to address the growing men's skincare market and the lack of bespoke education in this sector. Amazon customers can now purchase a wide selection of Lab Series products, including best-sellers from the All-In-One, Daily Rescue, and Max LS series. With over 30 years of research and development, Lab Series focuses on creating solutions tailored to men's unique skin physiology and needs.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) has announced it will release its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year results on August 19, 2024. The company will host a live webcast at 9:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss the results, future prospects, and recent corporate developments. Fabrizio Freda, President and CEO, and Tracey T. Travis, EVP and CFO, will lead the call. Interested parties can access the webcast at http://www.elcompanies.com/investors, and the call will be archived on the company's website for future reference.