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[Form 4] The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Richard F. Zannino, a director of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), reported exercising stock options on 08/25/2025. He acquired 3,972 Class A common shares by exercising options at a price of $84.35 per share. After the transaction he beneficially owns 12,159 shares indirectly through an LLC for which he has investment power. The options were granted under the companys Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan and were previously transferred to the LLC; the options list an original exercisability date of 11/12/2016 and an expiration date of 11/12/2025. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/26/2025.

Richard F. Zannino, membro del consiglio di amministrazione di The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), ha dichiarato di aver esercitato opzioni su azioni il 25/08/2025. Ha acquisito 3.972 azioni ordinarie di Classe A esercitando opzioni al prezzo di $84,35 per azione. Dopo la transazione detiene beneficiariamente 12.159 azioni indirettamente tramite una LLC sulla quale dispone del potere d'investimento. Le opzioni sono state concesse nell'ambito del Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan della società e erano state precedentemente trasferite alla LLC; riportano una data di esercitabilità originaria del 12/11/2016 e una data di scadenza del 12/11/2025. Il Form 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 26/08/2025.

Richard F. Zannino, miembro del consejo de administración de The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), informó haber ejercido opciones sobre acciones el 25/08/2025. Adquirió 3.972 acciones ordinarias Clase A al ejercer opciones a un precio de $84,35 por acción. Tras la operación posee beneficiariamente 12.159 acciones de forma indirecta a través de una LLC sobre la que tiene poder de inversión. Las opciones fueron otorgadas bajo el Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan de la compañía y previamente transferidas a la LLC; registran una fecha original de ejercitabilidad del 12/11/2016 y una fecha de vencimiento del 12/11/2025. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 26/08/2025.

Richard F. Zannino, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.(EL) 이사� 이사� 2025� 8� 25� 스톡옵션� 행사� 것으� 보고했습니다. 그는 주당 $84.35� 행사 가격으� 옵션� 행사� 3,972� 클래� A 보통주를 취득했습니다. 거래 � 그는 투자 권한� 가� LLC� 통해 간접적으� 12,159주를 실질 보유하고 있습니다. 해당 옵션은 회사� Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan� 따라 부여되었고 이전� LLC� 양도되었습니�; 옵션� 원래 행사 가능일은 2016� 11� 12일이� 만료일은 2025� 11� 12일입니다. Form 4� 2025� 8� 26일에 대리인� 서명했습니다.

Richard F. Zannino, administrateur de The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), a déclaré avoir exercé des options sur actions le 25/08/2025. Il a acquis 3 972 actions ordinaires de classe A en exerçant des options à un prix de 84,35 $ par action. Après la transaction, il détient bénéficiairement 12 159 actions de manière indirecte via une LLC sur laquelle il exerce le pouvoir d'investissement. Les options ont été accordées dans le cadre du Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan de la société et avaient été précédemment transférées à la LLC ; elles indiquent une date d'exerçabilité initiale au 12/11/2016 et une date d'expiration au 12/11/2025. Le Form 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 26/08/2025.

Richard F. Zannino, Direktor von The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), meldete die Ausübung von Aktienoptionen am 25.08.2025. Er erwarb durch Ausübung von Optionen 3.972 Class-A-Stammaktien zu einem Ausübungspreis von $84,35 je Aktie. Nach der Transaktion besitzt er wirtschaftlich 12.159 Aktien indirekt über eine LLC, über die er Investitionsbefugnis hat. Die Optionen wurden im Rahmen des Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan des Unternehmens gewährt und zuvor auf die LLC übertragen; das ursprüngliche Ausübungsdatum ist der 12.11.2016 und das Verfallsdatum der 12.11.2025. Das Formular 4 wurde am 26.08.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterzeichnet.

Positive
  • Director exercised options to convert equity into 3,972 Class A shares at $84.35 per share
  • Post-transaction indirect ownership totals 12,159 shares held via an LLC
  • Options were granted under the Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan and were previously transferred to the LLC
  • Form 4 was filed and signed (attorney-in-fact signature) indicating timely disclosure
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine option exercise by a non-employee director, increasing indirect holdings by 3,972 shares; no material change to control.

The filing documents a standard exercise of stock options by Richard F. Zannino, a director, resulting in acquisition of 3,972 Class A shares at $84.35 each. These options were granted under the Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan and had been transferred to an LLC that holds the shares indirectly. Post-transaction indirect beneficial ownership is 12,159 shares. This is a common form 4 disclosure reflecting compensation-related equity realization rather than an open-market purchase or sale; it does not indicate a change in board control or a material capital event.

TL;DR: Disclosure aligns with governance norms: director exercised granted options held in family LLC; properly reported on Form 4.

The report describes an exercise of director-held options previously transferred to an LLC for family benefits, with the reporting person retaining investment power. The use of an LLC for indirect holdings and the timely Form 4 filing (signed by attorney-in-fact) are consistent with standard governance and Section 16 reporting practices. No adverse governance issues or departures are disclosed in this filing; it simply documents compensation-related equity conversion and resulting indirect ownership.

Richard F. Zannino, membro del consiglio di amministrazione di The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), ha dichiarato di aver esercitato opzioni su azioni il 25/08/2025. Ha acquisito 3.972 azioni ordinarie di Classe A esercitando opzioni al prezzo di $84,35 per azione. Dopo la transazione detiene beneficiariamente 12.159 azioni indirettamente tramite una LLC sulla quale dispone del potere d'investimento. Le opzioni sono state concesse nell'ambito del Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan della società e erano state precedentemente trasferite alla LLC; riportano una data di esercitabilità originaria del 12/11/2016 e una data di scadenza del 12/11/2025. Il Form 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 26/08/2025.

Richard F. Zannino, miembro del consejo de administración de The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), informó haber ejercido opciones sobre acciones el 25/08/2025. Adquirió 3.972 acciones ordinarias Clase A al ejercer opciones a un precio de $84,35 por acción. Tras la operación posee beneficiariamente 12.159 acciones de forma indirecta a través de una LLC sobre la que tiene poder de inversión. Las opciones fueron otorgadas bajo el Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan de la compañía y previamente transferidas a la LLC; registran una fecha original de ejercitabilidad del 12/11/2016 y una fecha de vencimiento del 12/11/2025. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 26/08/2025.

Richard F. Zannino, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.(EL) 이사� 이사� 2025� 8� 25� 스톡옵션� 행사� 것으� 보고했습니다. 그는 주당 $84.35� 행사 가격으� 옵션� 행사� 3,972� 클래� A 보통주를 취득했습니다. 거래 � 그는 투자 권한� 가� LLC� 통해 간접적으� 12,159주를 실질 보유하고 있습니다. 해당 옵션은 회사� Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan� 따라 부여되었고 이전� LLC� 양도되었습니�; 옵션� 원래 행사 가능일은 2016� 11� 12일이� 만료일은 2025� 11� 12일입니다. Form 4� 2025� 8� 26일에 대리인� 서명했습니다.

Richard F. Zannino, administrateur de The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), a déclaré avoir exercé des options sur actions le 25/08/2025. Il a acquis 3 972 actions ordinaires de classe A en exerçant des options à un prix de 84,35 $ par action. Après la transaction, il détient bénéficiairement 12 159 actions de manière indirecte via une LLC sur laquelle il exerce le pouvoir d'investissement. Les options ont été accordées dans le cadre du Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan de la société et avaient été précédemment transférées à la LLC ; elles indiquent une date d'exerçabilité initiale au 12/11/2016 et une date d'expiration au 12/11/2025. Le Form 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 26/08/2025.

Richard F. Zannino, Direktor von The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL), meldete die Ausübung von Aktienoptionen am 25.08.2025. Er erwarb durch Ausübung von Optionen 3.972 Class-A-Stammaktien zu einem Ausübungspreis von $84,35 je Aktie. Nach der Transaktion besitzt er wirtschaftlich 12.159 Aktien indirekt über eine LLC, über die er Investitionsbefugnis hat. Die Optionen wurden im Rahmen des Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan des Unternehmens gewährt und zuvor auf die LLC übertragen; das ursprüngliche Ausübungsdatum ist der 12.11.2016 und das Verfallsdatum der 12.11.2025. Das Formular 4 wurde am 26.08.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterzeichnet.

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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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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*
ZANNINO RICHARD F

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O CCMP CAPITAL PARTNERS
277 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10172

(City) (State) (Zip)
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 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/25/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Class A Common Stock 08/25/2025 M 3,972 A $84.35 12,159 I by LLC(1)
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)(2) $84.35 08/25/2025 M 3,972 11/12/2016 11/12/2025 Class A Common Stock 3,972 (3) 0 I by LLC(1)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Limited Liability Company ("LLC") owned by trusts for the benefit of members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person has investment power over the securities of the Issuer held by the LLC.
2. Stock Options granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan and previously transferred to the LLC .
3. Not Applicable.
Remarks:
Richard F. Zannino, by Spencer G. Smul, Attorney-in-fact 08/26/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

What transaction did Richard F. Zannino report on Form 4 for EL?

He reported exercising 3,972 stock options on 08/25/2025, acquiring 3,972 Class A common shares at $84.35 per share.

How many Estée Lauder (EL) shares does Zannino beneficially own after the transaction?

After the reported transaction he beneficially owns 12,159 shares, held indirectly through an LLC.

Were the options exercised by Zannino part of a director compensation plan?

Yes, the exercised options were granted under the company's Non-employee Director Share Incentive Plan and had been transferred to the LLC.

When do the exercised options expire?

The options list an exercisability date of 11/12/2016 and an expiration date of 11/12/2025.

When was the Form 4 filed and who signed it?

The Form 4 was dated 08/26/2025 and signed by Richard F. Zannino via Spencer G. Smul, Attorney-in-fact.
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