Estée Lauder director adds 2.88 dividend stock units
Estee Lauder director Dana Strong received additional stock units from dividend-equivalent reinvestment, increasing her deferred equity holdings.
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) director Dana Strong reported an acquisition of 2.88 Stock Units tied to Class A Common Stock on September 15, 2026, representing reinvested dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units. Following this grant/award, Strong holds 795.02 Stock Units directly. These units will be paid out in shares on the first business day of the calendar year after Strong’s service as a director ends. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 2.88 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Strong Dana
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Units (Share Payout) F1, F2, F3 | 2.88 | $96.25 | $277.20 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Units (Share Payout) — 795.02 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 acquired: 2.88 Stock Units
Price reference per unit: $96.25 per unit
Stock Units held after transaction: 795.02 Stock Units
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Stock Units acquired
2.88 Stock Units
Grant/award acquisition on September 15, 2026
Price reference per unit
$96.25 per unit
Reported value for the 2.88 Stock Units acquired
Stock Units held after transaction
795.02 Stock Units
Direct holdings of Dana Strong following the acquisition
Underlying security
2.88 shares of Class A Common Stock
Underlying shares associated with the 2.88 Stock Units
Key Terms
Stock Units, dividend equivalents, Class A Common Stock, first business day of the calendar year
4 terms
Stock Units financial
"Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units."
Stock units are individual pieces of ownership in a company, like slices of a pie that together make up the whole business. They matter to investors because each unit represents a claim on the company’s assets, profits and sometimes voting power, and changes in the number or value of these units affect ownership percentages, potential dividends and share dilution — all of which influence an investment’s worth.
dividend equivalents financial
"Represents 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: 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.
first business day of the calendar year financial
"will be paid out the first business day of the calendar year"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did EL director Dana Strong report?
Dana Strong reported an acquisition of 2.88 Stock Units on September 15, 2026, described as a grant or award representing reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units tied to Estee Lauder Class A Common Stock.
How many EL stock units does Dana Strong hold after this transaction?
After the reported transaction, Dana Strong directly holds 795.02 Stock Units. These units are deferred and will be paid out in shares of Class A Common Stock after her service as a director ends, according to the terms disclosed.
What is the nature of the 2.88 Stock Units acquired by the EL director?
The 2.88 Stock Units represent reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units. They are classified as derivative securities with a share payout in Estee Lauder Class A Common Stock at a future settlement date.
When will Dana Strong’s EL stock units be paid out?
The stock units will be paid out in shares of Class A Common Stock on the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of Dana Strong’s service as a director of Estee Lauder.
Was Dana Strong’s EL stock unit transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The disclosure indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this transaction, so the acquisition is not identified as occurring under such a pre-arranged plan.
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