Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL) director adds stock units via dividend equivalents

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC director Gary M. Lauder reported a compensation-related transaction involving stock units. He acquired 17.15 Stock Units (Share Payout) tied to Class A Common Stock, reflecting the reinvestment of dividend equivalents on his outstanding stock units at a reference price of $90.00 per unit.

Following this grant, his reported balance increased to 4,428.43 stock units. According to the filing, these stock units will be paid out in shares on the first business day of the calendar year after his service as a company director ends.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider LAUDER GARY M

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Units (Share Payout)	17.15	$90.00	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Units (Share Payout) — 4,428.43 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Not applicable. Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units. 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 granted: 17.15 stock units Reference price per unit: $90.00 per unit Total stock units after grant: 4,428.43 stock units

3 metrics

Stock units granted 17.15 stock units Grant/award acquisition on 2026-06-15

Reference price per unit $90.00 per unit Reporting price for stock unit grant

Total stock units after grant 4,428.43 stock units Holdings following the reported transaction

Key Terms

Stock Units (Share Payout), dividend equivalents, Class A Common Stock

3 terms

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.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/16/2026 - 04:31 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/16/2026 - 04:30 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

LAUDER GARY M

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.

767 FIFTH AVENUE

(Street)

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)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Units (Share Payout)	⁽¹⁾	06/15/2026		A⁽²⁾		17.15		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A Common Stock	17.15	$90	4,428.43	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Not applicable.

2. Represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on outstanding stock units.

3. 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.

Remarks:

	Gary M. Lauder, by Robin Cohen, Attorney-in-fact	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did EL director Gary M. Lauder report on this Form 4?

Gary M. Lauder reported receiving 17.15 Stock Units (Share Payout) linked to Class A Common Stock. The units reflect reinvestment of dividend equivalents on his existing stock units, making this a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many Estee Lauder (EL) stock units does Gary M. Lauder hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, Gary M. Lauder holds a reported total of 4,428.43 stock units. This total includes the additional 17.15 stock units received through dividend equivalent reinvestment, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing for Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

What is the price reference for the 17.15 stock units granted to EL director Gary M. Lauder?

The 17.15 stock units are shown at a reference price of $90.00 per unit. This price is used for reporting purposes in the Form 4 and reflects the value associated with the dividend equivalent reinvestment on outstanding stock units.

When will Gary M. Lauder’s Estee Lauder stock units be paid out in shares?

The stock units will be paid out in shares on the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of Gary M. Lauder’s service as a director, according to the terms described in the Form 4 footnotes.

Are the Estee Lauder (EL) stock units reported by Gary M. Lauder immediately payable or exercisable?

The reported stock units are not immediately paid out. They are scheduled to be paid in shares on the first business day of the calendar year after Gary M. Lauder’s service as a director ends, as specified in the filing’s footnotes.