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EL Form 4: William P. Lauder reports RSU vesting and tax withholding

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Estee Lauder (EL): William P. Lauder, a Director and 10% Owner, reported RSU-related transactions on 11/03/2025. He received 7,238 shares of Class A Common Stock from the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units and had 4,005 shares withheld to satisfy taxes at $94.87 per share. Following these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 13,300 Class A shares. The activity reflects routine RSU vesting and tax withholding mechanics as described in the footnotes.

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Insider Lauder William P
Role Director, 10% Owner
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) 1,637 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) 1,854 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) 3,747 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 7,238 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 4,005 $94.87 $380K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) — 0 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 17,305 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Payout of shares upon vesting of portions of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted September 6, 2022; August 28, 2023; and August 27, 2024. Not applicable. Represents the withholding of shares for tax purposes. RSUs vest and are paid out in shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis on the applicable vesting date. RSUs generally vest in three approximately equal installments unless otherwise indicated. Upon payout, shares are withheld to cover statutory tax obligations. RSUs are accompanied by dividend equivalent rights payable in cash at the time of the payout of the related shares. Annual RSUs granted September 6, 2022. Annual RSUs granted August 28, 2023. These RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 1,855 on November 2, 2026. Annual RSUs granted August 27, 2024. These RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 3,747 on November 2, 2026; and 3,748 on November 1, 2027.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Lauder William P
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
767 FIFTH AVENUE
(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10153
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC [ EL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Class A Common Stock 11/03/2025 M 7,238(1) A (2) 17,305 D
Class A Common Stock 11/03/2025 F 4,005(3) D $94.87 13,300 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout)(4) (2) 11/03/2025 M 1,637 (5) 11/03/2025 Class A Common Stock 1,637 (2) 0 D
Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout)(4) (2) 11/03/2025 M 1,854 (6) 11/02/2026 Class A Common Stock 1,854 (2) 1,855 D
Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout)(4) (2) 11/03/2025 M 3,747 (7) 11/01/2027 Class A Common Stock 3,747 (2) 7,495 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Payout of shares upon vesting of portions of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted September 6, 2022; August 28, 2023; and August 27, 2024.
2. Not applicable.
3. Represents the withholding of shares for tax purposes.
4. RSUs vest and are paid out in shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis on the applicable vesting date. RSUs generally vest in three approximately equal installments unless otherwise indicated. Upon payout, shares are withheld to cover statutory tax obligations. RSUs are accompanied by dividend equivalent rights payable in cash at the time of the payout of the related shares.
5. Annual RSUs granted September 6, 2022.
6. Annual RSUs granted August 28, 2023. These RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 1,855 on November 2, 2026.
7. Annual RSUs granted August 27, 2024. These RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 3,747 on November 2, 2026; and 3,748 on November 1, 2027.
Remarks:
William P. Lauder, by Spencer G. Smul, attorney-in-fact 11/04/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

What did William P. Lauder report in this Form 4 for EL?

He reported RSU vesting resulting in 7,238 Class A shares issued and a tax withholding of 4,005 shares at $94.87 per share on 11/03/2025.

What is William P. Lauder’s ownership in EL after the transactions?

He directly beneficially owned 13,300 Class A Common Stock shares after the reported transactions.

What roles does William P. Lauder hold at Estee Lauder (EL)?

He is listed as a Director and a 10% Owner.

What type of securities were involved?

Class A Common Stock linked to Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that pay out one-for-one in shares upon vesting.

What explains the share withholding in this filing?

The 4,005 shares marked with code F represent shares withheld to cover statutory tax obligations at $94.87 per share.

When did the reported transactions occur?

The transactions occurred on 11/03/2025.