Estee Lauder (EL) director Annabelle Yu Long receives small stock unit grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC director Annabelle Yu Long received a small stock unit award linked to dividend reinvestment. On this Form 4, she acquired 3.06 stock units at a reference price of $90.00 per unit as a grant, not through an open-market purchase.
The filing states this represents reinvestment of dividend equivalents on her outstanding stock units. After this transaction, she holds a total of 792.14 stock units directly. These stock units will be paid out in shares of Class A Common Stock on the first business day of the calendar year following her last day of service as a director.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Long Annabelle Yu
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Units (Share Payout) | 3.06 | $90.00 | $275.40 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Units (Share Payout) — 792.14 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: 3.06 units
Reference price per unit: $90.00 per unit
Total stock units after transaction: 792.14 units
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5 metrics
Stock units granted
3.06 units
Dividend-equivalent reinvestment on outstanding stock units
Reference price per unit
$90.00 per unit
Form 4 transaction price for stock units
Total stock units after transaction
792.14 units
Director’s stock unit balance following grant
Transaction code
Code A
Grant, award, or other acquisition of derivative security
Underlying security
Class A Common Stock
Stock units payable in Class A Common Stock at payout
Key Terms
Stock Units (Share Payout), dividend equivalents, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Class A Common Stock, +1 more
5 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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory
"Transaction code A is described as "Grant, award, or other acquisition"."
Class A Common Stock financial
"The underlying security title is reported as 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.
deferred payout financial
"The stock units will be paid out the first business day of the calendar year following the last date of service."
FAQ
What did Annabelle Yu Long report in her latest Form 4 for EL?
Annabelle Yu Long reported receiving 3.06 stock units tied to dividend reinvestment, at a reference price of $90.00. These are compensation-related units, not open-market share purchases, and increase her total stock unit holdings to 792.14 units.
Is the Estee Lauder (EL) Form 4 transaction a buy or a grant?
The Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, coded "A", not an open-market buy. Long received 3.06 stock units through reinvestment of dividend equivalents on existing units, reflecting routine compensation rather than a discretionary share purchase.
How many Estee Lauder stock units does Annabelle Yu Long now hold?
Following the reported transaction, Annabelle Yu Long holds 792.14 stock units directly. This total includes the additional 3.06 units received through reinvestment of dividend equivalents and represents her deferred director compensation position in stock units.
When will Annabelle Yu Long’s Estee Lauder stock units be paid out?
The stock units will be paid out in shares on the first business day of the calendar year after her last day of service as a director. This means payment timing depends on when her board service with Estee Lauder ends.
What does reinvestment of dividend equivalents mean in the EL Form 4?
Reinvestment of dividend equivalents means cash dividends linked to existing stock units are converted into additional stock units. In this case, 3.06 extra units were credited to Annabelle Yu Long instead of cash, modestly increasing her deferred equity-based compensation balance.