SEC Form 4 · accession 0001628280-26-059580
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC · EL
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
Rashida La Lande
Officer — Exec VP & General Counsel
Period of report
Aug 27, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:07 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0001001250
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common StockF1,F2 | Aug 27, 2026 | M | 14,357 | — | A | 14,357 | D | |
| Class A Common StockF3 | Aug 27, 2026 | F | 6,591 | $106.06 | D | 7,766 | D | |
| Class A Common Stock | Aug 28, 2026 | S | 7,766 | $103.32 | D | 0 | D |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout)F4,F2,F5 | — | Aug 27, 2026 | M | 14,357 | D | — | Aug 27, 2027 | Class A Common Stock | 14,357 | 14,357 | D |
| Restricted Stock Units (Share Payout)F4,F2,F6 | — | Aug 27, 2026 | A | 10,169 | A | Nov 1, 2027 | Nov 1, 2029 | Class A Common Stock | 10,169 | 10,169 | D |
| Stock Option (Right to Buy)F2,F7 | $106.21 | Aug 27, 2026 | A | 37,053 | A | Nov 1, 2027 | Aug 27, 2036 | Class A Common Stock | 37,053 | 37,053 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1Payout of shares upon vesting of portion of non-annual Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted August 27, 2024.
- F2Not applicable.
- F3Represents the withholding of shares for tax purposes.
- F4RSUs 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.
- F5Non-annual RSUs granted August 27, 2024. Assuming continued employment, these RSUs will vest and be paid out as follows: 14,357 on August 27, 2027.
- F6Annual 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.
- F7Stock 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.