Estee Lauder director granted new stock units
Estee Lauder Companies director Barry S. Sternlicht reported routine stock-based compensation in the form of additional stock units.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Estee Lauder Companies director Barry S. Sternlicht reported routine stock-based compensation in the form of additional stock units. On 2026-06-15, he acquired 184.38 Stock Units (Cash Payout) and 72.50 Stock Units (Share Payout), both tied to Class A Common Stock at a reference price of $90.00 per unit.
Footnotes explain these entries represent reinvestment of dividend equivalents on his outstanding stock units rather than open-market purchases. After these credits, he holds 47,597.40 cash-payout stock units and 18,715.84 share-payout stock units, which will be paid out on the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of his service as a director.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 256.88 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
STERNLICHT BARRY S
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Units (Share Payout) | 72.5 | $90.00 | $7K |
| Grant/Award | Stock Units (Cash Payout) | 184.38 | $90.00 | $17K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Units (Share Payout) — 18,715.84 contracts (Direct);
Stock Units (Cash Payout) — 47,597.4 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Not applicable.
- F2. Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units.
- F3. The stock units will be paid out the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of the Reporting Person's service as a director of the Company.
Key Figures
Stock Units (Cash Payout) granted: 184.38 units
Stock Units (Share Payout) granted: 72.50 units
Reference price per unit: $90.00 per unit
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5 metrics
Stock Units (Cash Payout) granted
184.38 units
Grant on 2026-06-15 via dividend equivalent reinvestment
Stock Units (Share Payout) granted
72.50 units
Grant on 2026-06-15 via dividend equivalent reinvestment
Reference price per unit
$90.00 per unit
Applied to both cash- and share-payout stock units
Cash-payout stock units after grant
47,597.40 units
Total Stock Units (Cash Payout) following 2026-06-15 transaction
Share-payout stock units after grant
18,715.84 units
Total Stock Units (Share Payout) following 2026-06-15 transaction
Key Terms
Stock Units (Cash Payout), Stock Units (Share Payout), dividend equivalents, Class A Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Units (Cash Payout) financial
"Security title is listed as "Stock Units (Cash Payout)" for one transaction."
dividend equivalents financial
"Footnote states these represent reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Underlying security title for the stock units is Class A Common Stock."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
deferred compensation financial
"Units are paid after the last date of the Reporting Person's service as a director."
Deferred compensation is pay that employees or executives have earned now but will receive at a later date, such as delayed bonuses, retirement benefits, or stock grants. It matters to investors because it creates future obligations and shapes incentives—like a promise to pay later that can affect a company’s reported profits, cash needs and potential stock dilution—so it helps signal how a business manages costs and retains key people.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Barry S. Sternlicht report at Estee Lauder (EL)?
Barry S. Sternlicht reported acquiring additional stock units as compensation, not buying shares in the market. The Form 4 shows new stock units credited to him through dividend equivalent reinvestment on existing awards, increasing his deferred stock-based holdings tied to Class A Common Stock.
How many Estee Lauder (EL) stock units did Sternlicht receive in this Form 4?
He received 184.38 Stock Units (Cash Payout) and 72.50 Stock Units (Share Payout). These units are linked to Estee Lauder Class A Common Stock and reflect reinvested dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units rather than fresh, discretionary market purchases of common shares.
What are Sternlicht’s stock unit balances at Estee Lauder (EL) after this filing?
Following the transactions, Sternlicht holds 47,597.40 Stock Units (Cash Payout) and 18,715.84 Stock Units (Share Payout). These balances represent deferred compensation tied to Class A Common Stock and will eventually be settled in cash or shares according to their respective payout terms.
Are Sternlicht’s Estee Lauder (EL) stock unit awards open-market buys or compensation?
The reported transactions are compensation-related, not open-market buys. Footnotes state they represent reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units, credited as additional units under director compensation arrangements, with no indication of discretionary trading in the public market.
When will Barry S. Sternlicht’s Estee Lauder (EL) stock units be paid out?
The filing states the stock units will be paid out on the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of Sternlicht’s service as a director. This means payout timing depends on when his board service ultimately ends, following the plan’s deferred compensation terms.
What price reference is used for Sternlicht’s new Estee Lauder (EL) stock units?
The newly credited stock units use a reference price of $90.00 per unit. This price is applied to 184.38 cash-payout units and 72.50 share-payout units, reflecting the value basis of the dividend equivalent reinvestments tied to the company’s Class A Common Stock compensation program.
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