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Barry Sternlicht (EL) receives 336 deferred Stock Units as Estee Lauder director pay

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STERNLICHT BARRY S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Estee Lauder Companies director Barry S. Sternlicht received a grant of 336.320 Stock Units (cash payout) on Class A Common Stock. These units were awarded in lieu of cash for quarterly board and committee retainers and will be paid in cash after his service as a director ends. Following this grant, he holds 47,413.020 stock units directly.

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Insider STERNLICHT BARRY S
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Units (Cash Payout) 336.32 $80.28 $27K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Units (Cash Payout) — 47,413.02 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each stock unit (cash payout) is convertible into cash equal to the value of one share of Class A Common Stock (i.e. 1:1). Represents grant of Stock Units in lieu of cash for quarterly board and committee member retainers. The Stock Units (cash payout) 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.
Stock Units granted 336.320 units Grant in lieu of quarterly board and committee retainers on May 15, 2026
Grant reference price $80.2800 per unit Value per underlying share of Class A Common Stock
Units after transaction 47,413.020 units Total Stock Units held directly following the grant
Conversion ratio 1:1 to Class A Common Stock Each Stock Unit equals cash value of one Class A share
Stock Units (Cash Payout) financial
"Each stock unit (cash payout) is convertible into cash equal to the value of one share"
Class A Common Stock financial
"value of one share of Class A Common Stock (i.e. 1:1)"
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
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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*
STERNLICHT BARRY S
(Last)(First)(Middle)
STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP
591 W. PUTNAM AVE.
(Street)
GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06830
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026		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
Stock Units (Cash Payout)(1)05/15/2026A(2)336.32 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock336.32$80.2847,413.02D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each stock unit (cash payout) is convertible into cash equal to the value of one share of Class A Common Stock (i.e. 1:1).
2. Represents grant of Stock Units in lieu of cash for quarterly board and committee member retainers.
3. The Stock Units (cash payout) 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.
Remarks:
Barry S. Sternlicht, by Robin Cohen, Attorney-in-fact05/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Barry S. Sternlicht receive in this Estee Lauder (EL) Form 4?

Barry S. Sternlicht received a grant of 336.320 Stock Units (cash payout) linked to Estee Lauder Class A Common Stock. These units represent deferred cash compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How are Barry S. Sternlicht’s Estee Lauder Stock Units valued?

Each Stock Unit is convertible into cash equal to the value of one share of Estee Lauder Class A Common Stock on a 1:1 basis. The units had a grant reference value of $80.28 per underlying share.

Why did Barry S. Sternlicht receive Stock Units instead of cash at Estee Lauder (EL)?

The 336.320 Stock Units were granted in lieu of cash for quarterly board and committee member retainers. This structure defers his compensation and ties its value to Estee Lauder’s Class A Common Stock price performance over time.

When will Barry S. Sternlicht’s Estee Lauder Stock Units be paid out?

The Stock Units will be paid in cash on the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of Barry S. Sternlicht’s service as a director. This makes the grant a form of deferred director compensation.

How many Estee Lauder Stock Units does Barry S. Sternlicht hold after this transaction?

After this grant, Barry S. Sternlicht holds a total of 47,413.020 Stock Units directly. These units are all tied to Estee Lauder Class A Common Stock on a 1:1 value basis and represent deferred cash-settled compensation.