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Estée Lauder grants CEO 37.7K RSUs, 137K options

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) reported equity awards to President and CEO Stephane de la Faverie.

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ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC (EL) reported equity awards to President and CEO Stephane de la Faverie. He received 37,661 Restricted Stock Units, each settling one-for-one in Class A Common Stock, vesting in three installments from November 1, 2027 through November 1, 2029, with shares withheld upon payout to cover statutory taxes and accompanied by cash dividend equivalent rights. He also received stock options on 137,238 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $106.21 per share, exercisable in three equal tranches from and after November 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029, under the company’s share incentive plan. Both awards are reported as directly owned and reflect compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases or sales.

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Insider de la Faverie Stephane
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) F1, F2, F3 37,661 -- --
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F2, F4 137,238 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout) — 37,661 contracts (Direct); Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 137,238 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: 12,553 on November 1, 2027; 12,554 on November 1, 2028; and 12,554 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: 45,746 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2027; 45,746 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2028; and 45,746 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2029.
RSUs granted 37,661 RSUs Restricted Stock Units granted on August 27, 2026 to the CEO
RSU vesting 2027 12,553 shares RSUs vest and pay out on November 1, 2027, assuming continued employment
RSU vesting 2028 12,554 shares RSUs vest and pay out on November 1, 2028, assuming continued employment
RSU vesting 2029 12,554 shares RSUs vest and pay out on November 1, 2029, assuming continued employment
Stock options granted 137,238 shares Stock options on Class A Common Stock granted August 27, 2026
Option exercise price $106.21 per share Exercise price for 137,238 stock options
Option tranche size 45,746 shares Each of three option tranches exercisable from November 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029
Option expiration August 27, 2036 Expiration date of the stock option grant
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") vest and are paid out in shares"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
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
"shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2027; 45,746 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 equity awards did EL grant to CEO Stephane de la Faverie on August 27, 2026?
On August 27, 2026, Stephane de la Faverie received 37,661 RSUs and stock options on 137,238 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $106.21 per share as part of his compensation.

How do the 37,661 RSUs granted by EL to the CEO vest?
The 37,661 RSUs granted to the CEO vest and are paid out in Class A Common Stock in three installments: 12,553 on November 1, 2027; 12,554 on November 1, 2028; and 12,554 on November 1, 2029, assuming continued employment.

When do Stephane de la Faverie’s 137,238 EL stock options become exercisable?
The 137,238 stock options become exercisable in three equal tranches of 45,746 shares each from and after November 1, 2027; November 1, 2028; and November 1, 2029, pursuant to The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Amended and Restated Fiscal 2002 Share Incentive Plan.

What is the exercise price of the EL stock options granted to the CEO?
The stock options granted to the CEO cover 137,238 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $106.21 per share, with an expiration date of August 27, 2036.

Do the EL RSUs granted to the CEO include dividend equivalent rights?
Yes. The RSUs granted to the CEO are accompanied by dividend equivalent rights payable in cash at the time of the payout of the related shares, and shares are withheld on payout to cover statutory tax obligations.

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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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hours per response:0.5
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*
de la Faverie Stephane
(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)
President and CEO
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)08/27/2026A37,66111/01/2027(3)11/01/2029Class A Common Stock37,661(2)37,661D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$106.2108/27/2026A137,23811/01/2027(4)08/27/2036Class A Common Stock137,238(2)137,238D
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: 12,553 on November 1, 2027; 12,554 on November 1, 2028; and 12,554 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: 45,746 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2027; 45,746 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2028; and 45,746 shares exercisable from and after November 1, 2029.
Remarks:
Stephane de la Faverie, 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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