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Estée Lauder grants CFO 10K RSUs, 37K options

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) reported equity compensation awards to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Akhil Shrivastava.

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ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) reported equity compensation awards to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Akhil Shrivastava. On August 27, 2026, he received a grant of 10,169 Restricted Stock Units, which vest and pay out in Class A Common Stock in three installments in 2027, 2028, and 2029, with shares withheld at payout to cover statutory tax obligations and accompanied by cash dividend equivalent rights.

On the same date he was also granted 37,053 stock options on Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $106.21 per share. These options become exercisable in three equal tranches of 12,351 options from and after November 1, 2027, November 1, 2028, and November 1, 2029, respectively. All awards are held directly.

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Insider Shrivastava Akhil
Role Exec VP & CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) F1, F2, F3 10,169 -- --
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F2, F4 37,053 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) — 10,169 contracts (Direct); Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 37,053 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Restricted Stock Units ("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.
  2. F2. Not applicable.
  3. F3. RSUs granted August 27, 2026. Assuming continued employment, these RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 3,389 on November 1, 2027; 3,390 on November 1, 2028; and 3,390 on November 1, 2029.
  4. F4. Stock options granted pursuant to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Amended and Restated Fiscal 2002 Share Incentive Plan in respect of: 12,351 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2027; 12,351 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2028; and 12,351 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2029.
RSUs granted 10,169 RSUs Restricted Stock Units granted to CFO on August 27, 2026
RSU vesting 2027 3,389 shares RSUs scheduled to vest and pay out on November 1, 2027
RSU vesting 2028 3,390 shares RSUs scheduled to vest and pay out on November 1, 2028
RSU vesting 2029 3,390 shares RSUs scheduled to vest and pay out on November 1, 2029
Stock options granted 37,053 options Stock option grant to CFO on August 27, 2026
Option exercise price $106.21 per share Exercise price of newly granted stock options on Class A Common Stock
Options exercisable per tranche 12,351 options Each of three option tranches exercisable from and after November 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029
Option expiration August 27, 2036 Expiration date of the 37,053 stock options
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") vest and are paid out in shares"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"RSUs are accompanied by dividend equivalent rights payable in cash"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
exercise price financial
"Stock options granted ... in respect of: 12,351 shares exercisable"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
Share Incentive Plan financial
"granted pursuant to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Amended and Restated Fiscal 2002 Share Incentive Plan"
A share incentive plan is a company program that gives employees or directors the chance to receive or buy company shares, often after staying with the firm or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because it’s like giving workers a slice of the company pie to boost performance and loyalty, but issuing those slices can reduce each existing owner’s portion and change metrics such as earnings per share and share count.

FAQ

What new equity awards did EL grant to CFO Akhil Shrivastava?
On August 27, 2026, Akhil Shrivastava received 10,169 RSUs and 37,053 stock options on Estee Lauder Class A Common Stock as equity compensation awards, all reported as directly held.

How do the 10,169 RSUs granted to EL CFO vest and pay out?
The 10,169 RSUs vest and are paid in Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis: 3,389 on November 1, 2027, 3,390 on November 1, 2028, and 3,390 on November 1, 2029, assuming continued employment, with shares withheld at payout to cover statutory taxes.

What is the exercise price and schedule for the 37,053 EL stock options?
The 37,053 stock options have an exercise price of $106.21 per share. They are exercisable in three tranches of 12,351 options from and after November 1, 2027, November 1, 2028, and November 1, 2029, with an expiration date of August 27, 2036.

When do the newly granted EL RSUs and options to the CFO become exercisable or payable?
RSUs totaling 10,169 shares are scheduled to pay out on November 1 of 2027, 2028, and 2029. Options totaling 37,053 shares become exercisable from and after November 1 of 2027, 2028, and 2029 and expire on August 27, 2036.

Do the EL RSUs granted to the CFO include dividend equivalent rights?
Yes. The RSUs are accompanied by dividend equivalent rights, which are payable in cash at the time the related RSU shares are paid out in Class A Common Stock.

Are the EL equity awards to the CFO part of a specific company plan?
The 37,053 stock options were granted under The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Amended and Restated Fiscal 2002 Share Incentive Plan. The RSUs are described as Restricted Stock Units paid out in Class A Common Stock under the company’s equity compensation framework.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Shrivastava Akhil
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
767 FIFTH AVENUE
(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10153
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC [ EL ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Exec VP & CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/27/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout)(1)(2)08/27/2026A10,16911/01/2027(3)11/01/2029Class A Common Stock10,169(2)10,169D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$106.2108/27/2026A37,05311/01/2027(4)08/27/2036Class A Common Stock37,053(2)37,053D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units ("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.
2. Not applicable.
3. RSUs granted August 27, 2026. Assuming continued employment, these RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 3,389 on November 1, 2027; 3,390 on November 1, 2028; and 3,390 on November 1, 2029.
4. Stock options granted pursuant to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Amended and Restated Fiscal 2002 Share Incentive Plan in respect of: 12,351 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2027; 12,351 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2028; and 12,351 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2029.
Remarks:
Akhil Shrivastava, by Annalisa Loeffler, attorney-in-fact08/31/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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